[Review of indications for and results of proximal carpal row resection]

Principles of proximal row carpectomy and results of treatment in 8 patients with pseudoarthrosis of the scaphoid and in 7 patients with inveterate carpal dislocation are presented. Mean follow-up was 5 years. Mean range of movement was 68 degrees, the pain decreased or ceased in 14 patients, grip strength increased 14%.