HEMISECTION-INTERPOSITION ARTHROPLASTY FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE DISTAL RADIOULNAR JOINT

Authors
MINAMI A SUZUKI K SUENAGA N ISHIKAWA J
Citation
A. Minami et al., HEMISECTION-INTERPOSITION ARTHROPLASTY FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE DISTAL RADIOULNAR JOINT, International orthopaedics, 19(1), 1995, pp. 35-39
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics
Journal title
International orthopaedics → ACNP
ISSN journal
03412695
Volume
19
Issue
1
Year of publication
1995
Pages
35 - 39
Database
ISI
SICI code
0341-2695(1995)19:1<35:HAFOOT>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Hemiresection-interposition arthroplasty of the distal radioulnar join t has been carried out in 12 men. The indication was osteoarthritis wi th an intact triangular fibrocartilage, or when the fibrocartilage cou ld be reconstructed. The average age was 41 years and average follow u p for 53 months. In all the patients, there was relief of pain and a s ignificant increase in movement and in grip strength.