Wrist arthrodesis with the AO titanium wrist fusion plate: a consecutive series of 42 cases |
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Authors: | Houshian S Schrøder H A |
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Affiliation: | Department of Orthopaedics, Hand Section, Odense University Hospital, Denmark. |
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Abstract: | In a 4 year period (1996-1999), 42 total wrist fusions in 25 men and 17 women were performed using the AO/ASIF Titanium wrist fusion plate. The median age of the patients at the time of surgery was 41 (range, 19-72) years. The indication for fusion was post-traumatic arthritis in 29 wrists, Kienb?ck's disease in eight, rheumatoid arthritis in three, mono-arthritis in one and Volkmann's contracture in one. All patients were reviewed at a median follow-up of 23 (range, 6-50) months. The Buck-Gramcko and Lohmann score for functional evaluation was excellent in 35, good in 5 and satisfactory in 2 patients. We conclude that wrist arthrodesis with the AO/ASIF Titanium wrist fusion plate is an excellent option for treatment of various painful disorders of the wrist. |
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