An alternative technique for revision arthrodesis of the rheumatoid wrist:A case report

Authors
Mohty, A Hassan, D Shapiro, S Greene, DL
Citation
A. Mohty et al., An alternative technique for revision arthrodesis of the rheumatoid wrist:A case report, J HAND S-AM, 26A(1), 2001, pp. 105-108
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
ISSN journal
03635023 → ACNP
Volume
26A
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
105 - 108
Database
ISI
SICI code
0363-5023(200101)26A:1<105:AATFRA>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Few studies address the problem of failed rheumatoid wrist arthrodesis. We report a case of this difficult complication that was treated with a new te chnique of arthrodesis, which includes both the ulnocarpal and radiocarpal sites with 2 intramedullary nails and an ulnar ostectomy. (J Hand Surg 2001 ;26A:105-108. Copyright (C) 2001 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.).