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Filter by:The primary working hypothesis of this study is whether wrist arthrodesis leads to an improvement in functional status in both rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Functional status will be measured by Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire no earlier than 1 year after surgery.
The wrist is often considered to be the fundament of the hand. Patients with a destroyed wrist joint caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis may suffer from pain and functional disabilities with impaired life quality. The traditional surgical solution for advanced wrist arthritis is a total wrist fusion (TWF). Although TWF creates a stable wrist with minimal pain, the prize is the joint motion. Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) is a motion-preserving alternative, but has failed to achieve the widespread use of other joint replacement procedures. TWA is more costly and technically demanding than TWF, and also associated with more complications. In addition, there is no consensus regarding the functional benefit of a TWA compared to TWF since prospective, comparative studies are missing. Aim: The purpose of this prospective cohort study was to compare functional outcome and activity limitations up to two years after surgery with TWA or TWF.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of total wrist denervation on pain by assessing the surgery survival. The residual functional wrist's quality and the patients' satisfaction will also be evaluate.
Prospective study on the effect of partial wrist denervation (ie combined anterior and posterior interosseous neurectomy) on pain relief on functional outcome in patient with wrist osteoarthritis. The impact of psychological factors on postoperative outcome will be studied.