RESECTION OF THE PROXIMAL ROW OF THE CARPUS - A REVIEW OF 45 CASES

The authors present a review of 45 proximal carpectomies performed for various reasons between 1986 and 1995. The pre- and postoperative ass essment was clinical and radiological, and the intra-operative analysi s was based on the status of the cartilage of the radiolunate joint, a nd of the head of the capitate. Postoperative assessment was based on the biomechanical behaviour of the wrist after surgery. At the final f ollow-up, the authors noted that pain was improved in 90% and function al movement was preserved in 70% of patients. There was approximately 20% loss of strength when compared to the opposite hand.