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JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
Volume 32A, Issue 5, Pages 725-746Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2007.02.003
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wrist; osteoarthritis; arthrodesis; carpectomy; SLAC
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Osteoarthritis of the wrist is one of the most common conditions encountered by hand surgeons. It may result from a nonunited or malunited fracture of the scaphoid or distal radius; disruption of the intercarpal, radiocarpal, radioulnar, or ulnocarpal, ligaments; avascular necrosis of the carpus; or a developmental abnormality. Whatever the cause, subsequent abnormal joint loading produces a spectrum of symptoms, from mild swelling to considerable pain and limitations of motion as the involved joints degenerate. A meticulous clinical and radiographic evaluation is required so that the pain-generating articulation(s) can be identified and eliminated. This article reviews common causes of wrist osteoarthritis and their surgical treatment alternatives. (J Hand Surg 2007;32A:725-746. Copyright (C) 2007 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.)
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