Midcarpal arthrodesis

被引:21
作者
Siegel, JM [1 ]
Ruby, LK [1 ]
机构
[1] TUFTS UNIV,SCH MED,DEPT ORTHOPAED SURG,BOSTON,MA 02111
来源
JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME | 1996年 / 21A卷 / 02期
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
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10.1016/S0363-5023(96)80097-9
中图分类号
R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
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摘要
This retrospective review of midcarpal arthrodesis was undertaken between July 1985 and March 1990. Fourteen patients were identified and 11 were available for follow-up evaluation. Mean follow-up time was 66 months (range, 48-102 months). Four patients eventually underwent total wrist arthrodesis due to continued pain. Seven patients improved and each returned to work between 3 and 4 months after surgery. Wrist motion was 50% and grip strength 65% of the normal side. Midcarpal arthrodesis has a predictable fusion rate; however, it does not reliably relieve pain.
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