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Author(s):  
Richard Samade ◽  
Andrew B. Campbell ◽  
Hisham M. Awan ◽  
Kanu S. Goyal

Abstract Objective The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional and surgical outcomes of total wrist fusion (TWF) following the use of a locked intramedullary nail (IMN). Methods A single institution study was performed, which entailed in-person reexamination of 18 patients (n = 19 wrists), out of 35 eligible patients, who underwent TWF with an IMN from 2010 to 2017. For each patient, demographic, preoperative diagnosis, physical examination, wrist radiograph, and outcome questionnaire data were obtained. The questionnaires included the visual analog scale (VAS), quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (QuickDASH), and Mayo Wrist Score assessments. In addition, complication and reoperation data for all TWFs with an IMN during the 2010 to 2017 period (35 patients, n I = 38 wrists) were noted. Results In the 18 patients, age was 47.6 ± 13.9 years, 12 (63.2%) were female, and median follow-up was 150 weeks (range: 74–294). The VAS score was 0 ± 0 in 5 of 19 wrists with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 1.82 ± 2.78 in 14 of 19 wrists without RA. It was found that 21 of 38 wrists (55.3%) had an implant-related complication and 5 wrists (13%) underwent a reoperation due to the implant itself. Conclusions To date, no sufficient data are present demonstrating a clear advantage of an IMN over dorsal plating for TWF at intermediate-term follow-up. Surgeons should be knowledgeable of the several potential complications of this IMN prior to its use for TWF. Level of Evidence This is a Level IV, therapeutic study.


Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (51) ◽  
pp. e28272
Author(s):  
Zuchang Li ◽  
Yong Yang ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Feng Li ◽  
Xingjian Huang

Author(s):  
Kosuke Kumagai ◽  
Yoshinori Takemura ◽  
Noriaki Okumura ◽  
Yasutaka Amano ◽  
Takafumi Yayama ◽  
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Abstract In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it is important to actively treat wrist dysfunction to improve patient outcomes. Herein, we report two cases of wrist dysfunction in RA patients who required partial wrist fusion soon after drug initiation. [Case 1] A 38-year-old woman was referred to our hospital because of left wrist joint pain. At the time of examination, swelling and tenderness of the left wrist joint were observed. After 6 months of medication, no improvement in symptoms was noted; therefore, partial wrist fusion was performed. [Case 2] A 38-year-old woman was referred to our hospital because of right wrist joint pain. A plain X-ray image showed fusion of the carpal bones. Due to previous failure of drug treatment, the patient opted for arthrodesis. The postoperative course was good in both cases, and the pain improved. In these cases of monoarthritic RA, synovitis and bone destruction were observed, but blood tests showed no features of active disease, and drug treatment was ineffective. In such cases, early surgical treatment should be considered, rather than continuing conservative treatment, to ensure the best outcomes.


2021 ◽  
pp. 413-422
Author(s):  
William B. Geissler ◽  
Wood W. Dale
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2021 ◽  
pp. 401-411
Author(s):  
William B. Geissler ◽  
Wood W. Dale

2021 ◽  
pp. 975-988
Author(s):  
Michael Chu-kay Mak ◽  
Pak-cheong Ho

2021 ◽  
pp. 1005-1011
Author(s):  
Tendai Mwaturura ◽  
Gregory I. Bain
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