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Total Wrist Arthroplasty JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS Weiss, A. C., Kamal, R. N., Shultz, P. 2013; 21 (3): 140-148

Abstract

Over the past 40 years, total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) has emerged as a cost-effective treatment option for wrist arthritis. First-generation implant designs have changed tremendously; current devices are designed to enhance wrist stability, provide greater implant longevity, and minimize surgical and postoperative complications. Although arthrodesis remains the standard for surgical management, TWA outcomes demonstrate that the procedure has excellent clinical promise. Additional prospective studies are needed to compare outcomes of wrist arthrodesis with those of TWA with current implants.

View details for DOI 10.5435/JAAOS-21-03-140

View details for Web of Science ID 000317444900003

View details for PubMedID 23457064