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Taylor F, Gilpin BD, Sivakumar BS, Holder C, Page R, Graham DJ. Increasing Use of Total Wrist Arthroplasty-An Australian National Joint Registry Report. J Wrist Surg 2024; 13:339-345. [PMID: 39027025 PMCID: PMC11254477 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Background and Purpose There is limited literature reporting the long-term results and outcomes of total wrist arthroplasty (TWA). The aim of this study was to describe the incidence, usage, and survival of wrist arthroplasty using data from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR). Methods Data included all primary TWA procedures from 2006 to 2021. The primary outcome assessed was revision surgery. Utilization of TWA, etiology leading to TWA, patient demographics, and surgical factors were also assessed. Results There were 439 primary TWA procedures performed across the 16-year reporting period. Four prostheses (Motec, Universal 2, Freedom, and ReMotion) have been used, with a recent increased usage toward the Motec, which accounted for 97.4% of prostheses implanted in 2021. There has also been an increase in the number of surgeons performing TWA over time. The most common underlying etiology was osteoarthritis (72.7%), followed by rheumatoid arthritis (15.9%). Implantation for inflammatory arthropathy remained relatively constant across time; however, TWA has been utilized with increasing frequency for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other indications more recently. The cumulative percent revision at 10 years was 18.3%. Loosening accounted for 25.6% of all revisions, followed by osteolysis (12.8%), pain (12.8%), and instability (7.7%). Attempted conversion to an arthrodesis occurred in 10.3% of all revisions. Conclusion There has been an increase in both the volume of TWA performed and the number of surgeons undertaking this procedure in Australia over the past 16 years. The Motec system has become the prosthesis of choice. Medium-term revision rates are inferior when compared with Australian data for hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
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- Fraser Taylor
- Department of Musculoskeletal Services, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia
- Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Southport, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Services, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia
- Orthopaedic Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, Sydney Medical School, the Faculty of Medicine and Health, the University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Australian Research Collaboration on Hands (ARCH), Mudgeeraba, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Orthopaedic Association, National Joint Replacement Registry, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Australian Orthopaedic Association, National Joint Replacement Registry, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Barwon Centre of Orthopaedic Research and Education (B-CORE), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- St John of God and Barwon Health Professorial Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery – SJOG Hospital and Deakin University, Victoria, Geelong, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Geelong, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Services, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia
- Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Southport, Queensland, Australia
- Australian Research Collaboration on Hands (ARCH), Mudgeeraba, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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Reigstad O, Holm-Glad T, Korslund J, Myhre C, Thorkildsen R, Røkkum M. Long-Term Outcomes of Wrist Arthroplasty Using the ReMotion™ Implant in Non-inflammatory Wrist Pathology. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2024; 29:200-210. [PMID: 38726500 DOI: 10.1142/s2424835524500218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Background: Wrist arthroplasty is increasingly offered to patients with symptomatic wrist arthritis as an alternative to wrist arthrodesis. The purpose of this study was to present our outcomes with the ReMotion™ wrist arthroplasty in a consecutive series of patients with wrist arthritis from non-inflammatory conditions. Methods: Thirteen (eight women, nine dominant wrists) patients, 68 (44-85) years of age with advanced radiocarpal arthritis due to SLAC/SNAC (11) and Kienbock disease (2) had a ReMotion™ (Stryker, Michigan, USA) wrist arthroplasty implanted, and were prospectively followed for 7 (4-9) years. The outcome measures included patient-rated wrist and hand evaluation (PRWHE) score, disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand questionnaire (QuickDASH) score, visual analogue pain score (0-10) on the radial and ulnar aspect of the wrist at rest (VASrR/VASuR) and activity (VASrA/VASuA), active wrist range of motion (AROM) including flexion, extension, ulnar and radial deviation, pronation and supination and grip and key-pinch strength measured preoperatively and at yearly follow-ups by independent hand therapists. Results: Six patients had ten re-operations during the follow-up including four revisions to a new arthroplasty. Four were considered loose at follow-up. A significant reduction in PRWHE (63 to 12), radial pain at activity (6 to 1) and increased pronation (85° v 90°) was observed. Conclusions: We found a high complication and reoperation rate, two out of 13 had no complications or reoperations. The ReMotion™ arthroplasty should be used with caution in non-inflammatory wrist patients and the patients followed closely. A high reoperation and revision rate can be expected, and surgeons familiar with revision arthroplasty procedures should perform the surgery. Level of Evidence: Level II (Therapeutic).
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- Ole Reigstad
- Orthopaedic Department, Martina Hansens Hospital, Baerum, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Boeckstyns MEH, Herzberg G. Complications after total wrist arthroplasty. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2024; 49:177-187. [PMID: 38315136 DOI: 10.1177/17531934231203297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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We reviewed the incidence and management of complications after total wrist arthroplasty, as reported in the literature, with so-called fourth-generation implants and other recent designs. While early intraoperative and postoperative complications, including fractures, tendon lacerations, infection, nerve compression, tendonitis, stiffness and chronic regional pain syndrome, had an acceptable incidence, late complications, such as periprosthetic osteolysis and implant loosening, occurred more frequently. Implant survival at 10 years was in the range of 70%-80% in most publications. Several of the implants have been modified or withdrawn. Instability and dislocation were frequent after a pyrocarbon spacer. Failed arthroplasties can be salvaged by revision arthroplasty or total wrist arthrodesis. Revision arthroplasty has a lower survival rate than primary arthroplasty and does not clearly offer important significant advantages over total wrist arthrodesis in terms of patient-reported outcome measures. Further development of prosthetic design, new materials and more knowledge on patient-related risk factors are needed.
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Kopriva JM, Karzon AL, Cooke HL, Suh N, Gottschalk MB, Wagner ER. A Changing Landscape in the Surgical Management of Wrist Arthritis: An Analysis of National Trends From 2009 to 2019. J Hand Surg Am 2024; 49:83-90. [PMID: 38085190 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to analyze the trends in the annual volume and incidence of proximal row carpectomy (PRC), four-corner fusion (4CF), total wrist arthrodesis (TWF), and total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) from 2009 to 2019 in the United States. METHODS The IBM Watson Health MarketScan databases were queried to identify annual case volumes for PRC, 4CF, TWF, and TWA from 2009 to 2019. The annual incidence of these procedures was then calculated based on the population estimates from the US Census Bureau. Trends in annual volume and incidence over the study period were evaluated using regression line analysis. Further subgroup analysis was conducted based on age and region. RESULTS From 2009 to 2019, the total case volumes for the four procedures increased by 3.4%, but the incidence decreased by 2.8%. However, PRC case volume and incidence trends significantly increased (38.2% and 29.7%, respectively), whereas 4CF remained constant. Conversely, the case volume and incidence of TWA significantly decreased (-52.2% and -54.5%, respectively), whereas TWF remained constant. When stratified by age, all four procedures decreased in the <45-year-old cohort (combined -35.1%) significantly for 4CF, TWF, and TWA. TWA decreased significantly in the <45-year-old and 45- to 65-year-old cohorts (53.6% and 63.2%, respectively). For age >65 years, the total case incidence increased by 98.9%, including a significant positive trend in TWF (175%). CONCLUSIONS Surgical management of wrist arthritis remains a controversial issue. However, PRC has gained recent support in the literature, and our results reflect this shift, even for the <45-year-old cohort. Furthermore, TWA declined, despite reports of positive early outcomes for fourth-generation implants. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic II.
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- John M Kopriva
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
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Clementson M, Larsson S, Abramo A, Brogren E. Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Total Wrist Arthroplasty and Total Wrist Fusion: A Prospective Cohort Study with 2-Year Follow-up. JB JS Open Access 2024; 9:e23.00081. [PMID: 38196851 PMCID: PMC10773805 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.oa.23.00081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Background The functional benefits of total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) over total wrist fusion (TWF) are unknown. The purpose of this prospective cohort study was to compare TWA and TWF with respect to functional outcomes and activity limitations at up to 2 years postoperatively. Methods Between 2015 and 2020, we enrolled all adult patients undergoing TWA or TWF for the management of symptomatic end-stage wrist arthritis at 1 hand surgery department. The primary outcome was the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE). The secondary outcomes were the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain at rest, on motion, and on loading; grip strength; Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH); and range of motion. Patients completed questionnaires and were examined by the same physiotherapist at baseline and at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. Mixed-model analyses adjusting for age, diagnosis, the preoperative value of the dependent variable, and time since surgery were performed to compare differences in PRWE scores, VAS pain scores, and grip strength between TWA and TWF. Results Of the 51 patients who had been included at baseline, 47 (18 in the TWA group and 29 in the TWF group) responded to questionnaires and underwent examinations at up to 2 years postoperatively. At baseline, the 2 groups did not differ in terms of age, sex, diagnosis (inflammatory or noninflammatory arthritis), PRWE score, VAS pain score, grip strength, DASH score, or range of motion. No differences between the groups were found for the PRWE (β, -0.1; 95% confidence interval [CI], -14 to 13; p = 0.99), VAS pain at rest (β, -3.3; 95% CI, -15 to 9; p = 0.58), VAS pain on loading (β, -5.3; 95% CI, -22 to 11; p = 0.52), or grip strength (β, -0.02; 95% CI, -0.18 to 0.14; p = 0.80) on the adjusted mixed-model analyses. Conclusions Among patients with symptomatic end-stage wrist arthritis, those who underwent TWA did not demonstrate short-term outcomes, including patient-reported disability, pain, and grip strength, superior to those of patients who underwent TWF. These findings call into question the widespread use of TWA. Level of Evidence Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Martin Clementson
- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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Gupta A, Scheker L. Wrist and Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthroplasty: Maximizing Results in Difficult Conditions. Hand Clin 2023; 39:331-339. [PMID: 37453761 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Traditional management of wrist arthritis consists of proximal row carpectomy, partial carpal fusions, or, in the event of pancarpal arthritis, total wrist fusion. Although proximal row carpectomy and partial wrist fusions preserve some motion at the wrist while relieving pain symptoms, the quality of results obtained from these procedures is not predictable or optimal in many instances. Management of hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder joints has evolved from arthrodesis to arthroplasty. The wrist joint is following the same pattern of evolution with the advent of reliable designs.
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- Amit Gupta
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA; Louisille Arm & Hand, Louisville, KY, USA.
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Glenview, KY, USA
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Wu Y, Liu J, Kang L, Tian J, Zhang X, Hu J, Huang Y, Liu F, Wang H, Wu Z. An overview of 3D printed metal implants in orthopedic applications: Present and future perspectives. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17718. [PMID: 37456029 PMCID: PMC10344715 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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With the ability to produce components with complex and precise structures, additive manufacturing or 3D printing techniques are now widely applied in both industry and consumer markets. The emergence of tissue engineering has facilitated the application of 3D printing in the field of biomedical implants. 3D printed implants with proper structural design can not only eliminate the stress shielding effect but also improve in vivo biocompatibility and functionality. By combining medical images derived from technologies such as X-ray scanning, CT, MRI, or ultrasonic scanning, 3D printing can be used to create patient-specific implants with almost the same anatomical structures as the injured tissues. Numerous clinical trials have already been conducted with customized implants. However, the limited availability of raw materials for printing and a lack of guidance from related regulations or laws may impede the development of 3D printing in medical implants. This review provides information on the current state of 3D printing techniques in orthopedic implant applications. The current challenges and future perspectives are also included.
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- Yuanhao Wu
- Medical Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Medical Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Medical Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Medical Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Medical Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Medical Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Medical Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Genetic Research of Bone and Joint Disease, Beijing, China
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Cai X, Wang B, Zhang B, Zhang Y, Wang T, Lin W, Huang Y, Chen B, Zhou S, Lu S, Xu Y. Safety and efficacy of a novel three-dimensional printed microporous titanium prosthesis for total wrist arthroplasty in the treatment of end-stage wrist arthritis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 10:1119720. [PMID: 36704301 PMCID: PMC9871302 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1119720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background: Total wrist arthroplasty is an effective treatment for end-stage wrist arthritis from all causes. However, wrist prostheses are still prone to complications such as prosthesis loosening and periprosthetic fractures after total wrist arthroplasty. This may be due to the wrist prosthesis imprecise matching with patient's bone. In this study, we designed and developed a personalized three-dimensional printed microporous titanium artificial wrist prosthesis (3DMT-Wrist) for the treatment of end-stage wrist joint, and investigated its safety and effectiveness. Methods: Total wrist arthroplasty was performed using 3DMT-Wrist in 14 cases of arthritis between February 2019 and December 2021. Preoperative and postoperative visual analog scale scores, QuickDASH scores, wrist range of motion, and wrist grip strength were evaluated. Data were statistically analyzed using the paired samples t-test. Results: After 19.7 ± 10.7 months of follow-up, visual analog scale decreased from 66.3 ± 8.9 to 6.7 ± 4.4, QuickDASH scores decreased from 47.4 ± 7.3 to 28.2 ± 7.6, grip strength increased from 5.6 ± 1.4 to 17.0 ± 3.3 kg. The range of motion improved significantly in palmar flexion (30.1° ± 4.9° to 44.9° ± 6.5°), dorsal extension (15.7° ± 3.9° to 25.8° ± 3.3°), ulnar deviation (12.2° ± 3.9° to 20.2° ± 4.3°) and radial deviation (8.2° ± 2.3° to 16.2 ± 3.1). No dislocation or loosening of the prosthetic wrist joint was observed. Conclusion: Total wrist arthroplasty using 3DMT-Wrist is a safe and effective new treatment for various types of end-stage wrist arthritis; it offers excellent pain relief and maintains the range of motion.
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- Xingbo Cai
- Graduate School, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China,Department of Orthopedics, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, PLA, Kunming, China
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- Graduate School, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China,Department of Orthopedics, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, PLA, Kunming, China
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- Graduate School, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China,Department of Orthopedics, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, PLA, Kunming, China
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- Graduate School, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China,Department of Orthopedics, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, PLA, Kunming, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, PLA, Kunming, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, PLA, Kunming, China
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- Suzhou MicroPort OrthoRecon Co., Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China,*Correspondence: Sheng Lu, ; Yongqing Xu,
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- Department of Orthopedics, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, PLA, Kunming, China,*Correspondence: Sheng Lu, ; Yongqing Xu,
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Reigstad O, Holm-Glad T, Korslund J, Grimsgaard C, Thorkildsen R, Røkkum M. 15-20 Year Follow-up After Wrist Arthroplasty Surgery - Revisiting the Development and Introduction of a New Prototype Concept for Total Wrist Arthroplasty. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2022; 27:945-951. [PMID: 36606350 DOI: 10.1142/s242483552250093x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Background: Wrist arthroplasties have not achieved clinical outcomes comparable to those of shoulders and knees, being offered low-demand patients due to a high failure rate. In the 90s, there were no wrist arthroplasties available for high-demand patients. An experimental setup for the development of a new wrist arthroplasty intended for all wrist patients were done. A long-term final follow-up to evaluate the performance of the experimental arthroplasty was performed. Methods: A novel uncemented modular wrist prosthesis with conical threaded fixation, metal-on-metal coupling and ball-and-socket articulation was developed. In an experimental study, eight patients (7 men, 53 years of age) were operated between 2001 and 2003, to treat non-inflammatory primary or secondary osteoarthritis. Published mid-term results (7-9 years) demonstrated satisfactory function, but two arthroplasties were converted to arthrodesis due to infection. Results: At final follow-up 15-20 years after primary surgery, the remaining six patients still had a wrist arthroplasty (in three the original) in situ. The clinical results were good. Low pain (median = 0), Quick Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QDASH median 11) and Patient Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation (PRWHE median = 14) scores were reported. Wrist active range of motion (AROM) was 64% and grip strength 86% compared to the opposite side. None regretted choosing arthroplasty knowing the outcome. Conclusions: Despite technical errors and the implementation of an incomplete prototype, this new concept for arthroplasty has demonstrated promising long-term fixation, a stable articulation with good range of motion, satisfactory function and pain reduction in high-demand patients. Level of Evidence: Level IV (Therapeutic).
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- Ole Reigstad
- Orthopaedic Department, Martina Hansens Hospital, Baerum, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Zijlker HJA, Ritt MJPF, Beumer A. Fourth-Generation Total Wrist Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes. J Wrist Surg 2022; 11:456-464. [PMID: 36339074 PMCID: PMC9633149 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Background The purpose of total wrist arthroplasty is to reduce pain and maintain mobility in a painful destructed wrist. First-, second-, and third-generation total wrist arthroplasties have shown unacceptable outcomes with high failure rates. In 2004, the fourth-generation total wrist implants were introduced to address the clinical problems encountered in the previous generations of total wrist implants. Methods Outcomes and complications of fourth-generation total wrist implants were systematically reviewed in the literature (2004-present), including the Universal 2, ReMotion, Freedom, Motec, and Maestro total wrist implants. Results The literature search yielded 114 papers, of which 18 (990 implants) were included in this systematic review. The quality of evidence was low. All implants effectively reduced pain and improved functionality of the wrist. The Motec wrist implant demonstrated the highest survival rate at 10 year follow-up (86%). Conclusion This systematic review suggests a substantial improvement of quality in fourth-generation total wrist arthroplasty.
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- Hero Jan Aeilko Zijlker
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Upper Limb Unit, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
- Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Holm-Glad T, Røkkum M, Röhrl SM, Roness S, Godang K, Reigstad O. A randomized controlled trial comparing two modern total wrist arthroplasties : improved function with stable implants, but high complication rates in non-rheumatoid wrists at two years. Bone Joint J 2022; 104-B:1132-1141. [PMID: 36177637 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.104b10.bjj-2022-0201.r2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AIMS To analyze the short-term outcome of two types of total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) in terms of wrist function, migration, and periprosthetic bone behaviour. METHODS A total of 40 patients suffering from non-rheumatoid wrist arthritis were enrolled in a randomized controlled trial comparing the ReMotion and Motec TWAs. Patient-rated and functional outcomes, radiological changes, blood metal ion levels, migration measured by model-based radiostereometric analysis (RSA), bone mineral density (BMD) measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), complications, loosening, and revision rates at two years were compared. RESULTS Patient-Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation (PRWHE) scores, abbreviated version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire scores, and pain improved similarly and significantly in both groups. Wrist motion improved significantly in the Motec group only, and forearm rotation in the ReMotion group only. Cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) blood ion levels were significantly higher in the metal-on-metal (MoM) Motec group than in the metal-on-polyethylene (MoP) ReMotion group. Mean total translation was 0.65 mm (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.26 to 1.12) and 0.27 mm (95% CI 0.14 to 0.47) for the ReMotion carpal and radial components, and 0.32 mm (95% CI 0.22 to 0.45) and 0.26 mm (95% CI 0.20 to 0.34) for the Motec metacarpal and radial components, respectively. Apart from dorsal and volar tilts, which were significantly higher for the radial ReMotion than for the Motec component, no significant differences in absolute migration occurred. BMD around the radial components never returned to baseline. Almost one-third of patients required reoperation due to complications. Two ReMotion implants were revised to Motec TWAs due to carpal component loosening, and three Motec MoM articulations were revised to metal-on-polyether ether ketone due to painful synovitis. CONCLUSION Both implants provided matched function and were stable at short-term follow-up, but with a high complication rate. This procedure should be restricted to specialist centres undertaking prospective analysis until its role is clarified.Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2022;104-B(10):1132-1141.
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- Trygve Holm-Glad
- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Section of Specialized Endocrinology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Larsson S, Carlsson IK, Rosberg HE, Björkman A, Brogren E. Patients' experiences before and after total wrist fusion or total wrist arthroplasty: A qualitative study of patients with wrist osteoarthritis. J Hand Ther 2022; 35:41-50. [PMID: 33279364 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2020.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION For patients with advanced wrist osteoarthritis (OA), total wrist fusion (TWF) is the standard surgical treatment, although total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) has become a plausible motion-preserving alternative. PURPOSE To explore patients' experiences of living with advanced wrist OA before and after surgery with either a TWF or a TWA. Furthermore, we wanted to explore the expectations of surgery, appraisal of results, and the adaptation strategies used to overcome challenges in everyday life. STUDY DESIGN Qualitative descriptive. METHODS A purposive sample of 13 patients with advanced wrist OA surgically treated with TWF (n = 7) or TWA (n = 6) was recruited. Semistructured interviews were conducted and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Four categories are described: the problematic wrist, the breakpoint, appraisal of the results, and adaptation to challenges in everyday life. Pain relief was the primary expectation of surgery, and involvement in the discussion regarding different surgical options had a positive effect on the appraisal of results. The participants' ability to perform tasks in everyday life appeared to be more related to their level of pain than the range of wrist motion. Successful coping strategies were developed, enabling the participants to become more independent and adapt to challenges in daily life. CONCLUSIONS Previous surgical experiences, occupation, and amount of wrist motion influenced the participants' expectations, surgical choice with either a TWF or a TWA, and the appraisal of results. The findings contribute valuable insights to both surgeons and hand therapists about the importance of having the patient's individual expectations and needs in focus.
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- Sara Larsson
- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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Eschweiler J, Li J, Quack V, Rath B, Baroncini A, Hildebrand F, Migliorini F. Total Wrist Arthroplasty-A Systematic Review of the Outcome, and an Introduction of FreeMove-An Approach to Improve TWA. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:411. [PMID: 35330163 PMCID: PMC8951379 DOI: 10.3390/life12030411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The Swanson silicone prosthesis was one of the first devices to realize total wrist arthroplasty (TWA). It has been used regularly since the early 1960s. This systematic review of the literature evaluated the status quos of TWA. The present study was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. A literature search was made in Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library databases. The focus of the present study was on implant survivorship and related functional outcomes. Data from 2286 TWA (53 studies) were collected. Fifteen studies were included for the analysis of implant survivorship. Fifteen studies were included for the analysis of pain. Twenty-eight studies were included for the analysis of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score. Grip strength was tracked in 16 studies. The range of motion (RoM) was evaluated in 46 studies. For supination and pronation, 18 articles were available. Despite some methodological heterogeneities, TWA may be effective and safe in pain reduction and improving function and motion. There is still a range for a future improvement of the procedure.
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- Jörg Eschweiler
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.L.); (V.Q.); (F.H.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.L.); (V.Q.); (F.H.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.L.); (V.Q.); (F.H.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen, 4710 Wels, Austria;
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, 52152 Simmerath, Germany;
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.L.); (V.Q.); (F.H.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.L.); (V.Q.); (F.H.); (F.M.)
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, 52152 Simmerath, Germany;
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Tanwin Y, Maes-Clavier C, Lestienne V, Gaisne E, Loubersac T, Kerjean Y, Bellemère P. Medium-Term Outcomes for Amandys Implant: A 5-Year Minimum Follow-Up of 63 Cases. J Wrist Surg 2022; 11:6-15. [PMID: 35127258 PMCID: PMC8807105 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Background Amandys is a pyrocarbon interposition implant used as a therapeutic alternative to total wrist fusion (TWF) or total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) in painful and disabling extensive destruction of the wrist. Objective To review mid-term outcomes in a continuous prospective series of patients who underwent wrist arthroplasty Amandys with a minimum follow-up of 5 years. Methods Clinical evaluation included a satisfaction survey, pain, two functional scores, the short version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) and the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE), active wrist mobility, and grip strength compared with the contralateral side. Radiological evaluation was used to detect implant subsidence, carpal migration, bone lysis, or implant malposition. All per- and postoperative complications were collected. Results Fifty-nine patients (63 procedures) were evaluated with a mean follow-up of 7 years; 57% of the patients were males, and the mean age was 58 years. Among the patients, 90% were satisfied or very satisfied. Pain was significantly improved, with a gain of 4/10 ( p < 0.001). Functional outcomes also improved between the second and fifth year of follow-up. Active mobility was preserved and grip strength was significantly improved by 7 kg ( p < 0.001). No implant subsidence or carpal migration was observed. Ten patients (11.9%) underwent revision surgery for conflict (1%), rotation (6%), or implant dislocation (5%). All complications and revisions occurred early with no new events after 1 year of follow-up. Discussion Mid-term clinical and radiological outcomes were stable with improvement of functional scores. The survival rate was comparable to that reported for TWF with conserved mobility. We report fewer complications compared with those reported for TWA or TWF. Early instability of the implant was the main etiology of the revisions. Repositioning of the implant was successful. No conversion to TWA or TWF was necessary. Conclusions Mid-term outcomes of the Amandys implants were encouraging. Patients conserved good wrist motion with improved strength and functional scores. The implant was well tolerated. Functional outcomes continue to improve with the follow-up. The survival rate remains stable after 2 years. The level of evidence of this study is IV (therapeutic case series).
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- Youssouf Tanwin
- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, CHU d'Amiens, Amiens, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Institut de la Main Nantes-Atlantique, Santé Atlantique Saint-Herblain, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Institut de la Main Nantes-Atlantique, Santé Atlantique Saint-Herblain, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Institut de la Main Nantes-Atlantique, Santé Atlantique Saint-Herblain, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Institut de la Main Nantes-Atlantique, Santé Atlantique Saint-Herblain, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, Institut de la Main Nantes-Atlantique, Santé Atlantique Saint-Herblain, France
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Cheung LK, Smock E, Pickford M. Ulnar nerve compression secondary to migration of pyrocarbon implant following right wrist arthroplasty. J Surg Case Rep 2021; 2021:rjab296. [PMID: 34316342 PMCID: PMC8300545 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjab296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A 50-year-old, right-hand dominant woman presented with a seven-month history of stiffness, pain and swelling on the ulnar side of her right wrist. She had undergone right wrist arthroplasty with a Pyrocarbon Amandys implant seven months previously for post-traumatic degenerative arthritis. She had an uneventful initial recovery until developing carpal tunnel syndrome, for which she underwent carpal tunnel release 5 months after her arthroplasty. Examination revealed a painful and limited range of movement in the affected wrist, with weakness of the first dorsal interosseous muscle and altered sensation in the ring finger. A hard swelling was visible and palpable on the palmar-ulnar aspect of the wrist. X-rays showed that the swelling was due to the dislocated Amandys implant (which was thought to be causing compression neuropathy of the ulnar nerve). The patient underwent removal of the pyrocarbon implant (through a palmar approach) and total wrist fusion one month later, following which the wrist successfully united and all symptoms of ulnar nerve compression resolved. Although some studies have reported migration of pyrocarbon implant following total wrist arthroplasty, to our knowledge, this is the first reported case of ulnar compression neuropathy from a migrated pyrocarbon wrist implant.
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- Lok Ka Cheung
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH193DZ, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH193DZ, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH193DZ, UK
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Holm-Glad T, Godang K, Bollerslev J, Røkkum M, Reigstad O. Assessing Periprosthetic Bone in Total Wrist Arthroplasty: The Validity of DXA. J Clin Densitom 2021; 24:433-441. [PMID: 33172804 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocd.2020.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) can measure bone mineral density (BMD) around joint arthroplasties. DXA has never been used in total wrist arthroplasties (TWA). We investigated (1) whether BMD differs between 2 TWAs implanted in the same cadaver forearm, (2) the effect of forearm rotation and wrist extension on measured BMD around TWA in a cadaver, and (3) the precision of DXA in a cadaver and patients. METHODOLOGY One ROI around the distal and 1 and 3 ROIs (ROI1-3) around the proximal component were used. Ten DXA scans were performed on forearm and femur mode convertible to orthopedic knee mode without arthroplasty, with ReMotion, and with Motec TWA in one cadaver forearm. Ten scans with 5° increments from 90°-70° pronation and 0°-20° extension, were performed with Motec. Precision was calculated as coefficient of variation (CV%) and least significant change (LSC%) from cadaver scans and double examinations with femur mode converted to orthopedic knee mode in 40 patients (20 ReMotion, 20 Motec). RESULTS BMD was higher in all Motec than corresponding ReMotion ROIs (p < 0.05). BMD changed with 10° supination in the distal ROI and ROI1, and with 5° extension in the distal ROI (p < 0.05). In the cadaver the orthopedic knee mode was more precise than the forearm mode in 3 Motec ROIs (p < 0.05). In patients CV was 2.21%-3.08% in the distal ROI, 1.66%-2.01% in the proximal ROI, and 1.98%-2.87% with 3 ROIs. CONCLUSIONS DXA is feasible for BMD measurement around the proximal component using the orthopedic knee mode, but not the distal component of TWA.
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- Trygve Holm-Glad
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Section of specialized endocrinology, Oslo University hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Section of specialized endocrinology, Oslo University hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Froschauer SM, Holzbauer M, Hager D, Kwasny O, Duscher D. Proximal Row Carpectomy with Total Scapoidectomy vs. Conventional Carpal Resection for ReMotion Total Wrist Arthroplasty. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10091865. [PMID: 33925788 PMCID: PMC8123469 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10091865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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High complication rates in total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) still lead to controversy in the medical literature, and novel methods for complication reduction are warranted. In the present retrospective cohort study, we compare the outcomes of the proximal row carpectomy (PRC) method including total scaphoidectomy (n = 22) to the manufacturer’s conventional carpal resection (CCR) technique, which retains the distal pole of the scaphoid (n = 25), for ReMotion prosthesis implantation in non-rheumatoid patients. Mean follow-up was 65.8 ± 19.8 and 80.0 ± 28.7 months, respectively. Pre- and postoperative clinical assessment included wrist flexion-extension and radial-ulnar deviation; Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand scores; and pain via visual analogue scale. At final follow-up, grip strength and satisfaction were evaluated. All complications, re-operations, and revision surgeries were noted. Clinical complications were significantly lower in the PRC group (p = 0.010). Radial impaction was detected as the most frequent complication in the CCR group (n = 10), while no PRC patients suffered from this complication (p = 0.0008). Clinical assessment, grip strength measurements, and the log rank test evaluating the re-operation as well as revision function showed no significant difference. All functional parameters significantly improved compared to preoperative values in both cohorts. In conclusion, we strongly recommend PRC for ReMotion prosthesis implantation.
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- Stefan M. Froschauer
- Department for Trauma Surgery and Sport Traumatology, Med Campus III, Kepler University Hospital Linz, Krankenhausstrasse 3, 4020 Linz, Austria;
- Faculty of Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstraße 69, 4020 Linz, Austria;
- Microsurgical Training and Research Center (MAZ), Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Krankenhausstrasse 3, 4020 Linz, Austria
- Correspondence: (S.M.F.); (M.H.); Tel.: +43-732-780673992 (S.M.F.); +43-732-780678482 (M.H.)
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- Department for Trauma Surgery and Sport Traumatology, Med Campus III, Kepler University Hospital Linz, Krankenhausstrasse 3, 4020 Linz, Austria;
- Faculty of Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstraße 69, 4020 Linz, Austria;
- Microsurgical Training and Research Center (MAZ), Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Krankenhausstrasse 3, 4020 Linz, Austria
- Correspondence: (S.M.F.); (M.H.); Tel.: +43-732-780673992 (S.M.F.); +43-732-780678482 (M.H.)
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- Diakonissen Clinic Linz, Weißenwolffstrasse 15, 4020 Linz, Austria;
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- Department for Trauma Surgery and Sport Traumatology, Med Campus III, Kepler University Hospital Linz, Krankenhausstrasse 3, 4020 Linz, Austria;
- Faculty of Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstraße 69, 4020 Linz, Austria;
- Microsurgical Training and Research Center (MAZ), Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Krankenhausstrasse 3, 4020 Linz, Austria
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- Faculty of Medicine, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstraße 69, 4020 Linz, Austria;
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, BG-Trauma Center, Eberhard Karls University Tuebigen, Schnarrenbergstrasse 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany
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Long-Term Results of the Modular Physiological Wrist Prosthesis (MPW ®) in Patients with Inflammatory Diseases. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11040355. [PMID: 33919621 PMCID: PMC8074085 DOI: 10.3390/life11040355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The wrist is among the predilection sites of over 90% of cases of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In advanced cases, total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) is an alternative to arthrodesis. The aim of this study is to present the long-term results of the modular physiological wrist prosthesis (MPW®) and to match them in context with the results of a standard population survey. In a retrospective study with follow-up, patients with an MPW® endoprosthesis were evaluated concerning the clinical and radiological outcome, complications were reviewed (incidence and type), and conversion to wrist fusion was assessed. Patient function measurements included the Mayo wrist score, the patient-specific wrist test, and therefore the DASH score (arm, shoulder, and hand). Thirty-four MPW® wrist prostheses were implanted in 32 patients, including thirty primary implantations and four changes of the type of the endoprosthesis. Sixteen patients (18 prostheses) underwent clinical and radiological follow-up. The average follow-up time was 8.5 years (1 to 16). Poor results of the MPW prosthesis are caused by the issues of balancing with luxation and increased PE wear. Salvage procedures included revision of the TWA or fusion. In successful cases, the flexion and extension movement averaged 40 degrees. The grip force was around 2.5 kg. The common DASH score was 79 points, with limited and problematic joints of the upper extremity. The MPW wrist prosthesis offered good pain relief and functional movement in over 80% of cases. The issues of dislocation and increased PE wear prevent better long-term results, as do the joints affected. A follow-up study with fittings under a contemporary anti-rheumatic therapy with biologicals suggests increasing score results. Type of study/level of evidence: Case series, IV.
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Marie C, Aribert M, Bouyer M, Forli A, Corcella D. Clinical, functional, and radiological results of the Amandys® interposition arthroplasty in 13 cases of wrist osteoarthritis. HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2021; 40:420-426. [PMID: 33689925 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Amandys® pyrocarbon interposition arthroplasty is intended for widespread arthritis of the wrist. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical, functional, and radiological results of this arthroplasty with a minimum follow-up of 12 months. This retrospective single-center study brought together all osteoarthritis indications that can benefit from an Amandys® arthroplasty. Twenty-one implants were used between January 2011 and October 2018. There were seven cases of distal radius malunion, eight SLAC wrists, two SNAC wrists, two cases of Kienböck's disease at Lichtman's stage 4, and two aftermaths of inflammatory arthritis. Twenty-four percent of patients had previously undergone another type of surgery for this wrist arthritis. Six implants were removed, five early for dislocation and one after 6 years for chronic pain. Thirteen patients were reviewed with an average follow-up of 40.7 months (21-90). The average pain level on a visual analog scale was 3.1/10 (0-7). The mean range motion was 36° flexion (10-60) and 33° extension (15-50). The mean grip strength at the last follow-up was 14.8 kg (2-30) (43% of contralateral). The average QuickDASH and PRWE functional scores were 37.9/100 (0-80) and 29.6/100 (0-83.5), respectively. Amandys® interposition arthroplasty is an interesting alternative to total wrist fusion or total wrist prosthesis for widespread arthritis of the wrist. For the implant to be stable, the capsulo-ligamentous systems must be intact.
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- C Marie
- SOS Main Grenoble, Unité de Chirurgie Réparatrice, de la Main et des Brûlés, Hôpital A - Michallon, CHU de Grenoble, Avenue du Marquis de Grésivaudan, BP 217, 38043 Grenoble cedex 09, France.
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- SOS Main Grenoble, Unité de Chirurgie Réparatrice, de la Main et des Brûlés, Hôpital A - Michallon, CHU de Grenoble, Avenue du Marquis de Grésivaudan, BP 217, 38043 Grenoble cedex 09, France.
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- SOS Main Grenoble, Unité de Chirurgie Réparatrice, de la Main et des Brûlés, Hôpital A - Michallon, CHU de Grenoble, Avenue du Marquis de Grésivaudan, BP 217, 38043 Grenoble cedex 09, France.
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- SOS Main Grenoble, Unité de Chirurgie Réparatrice, de la Main et des Brûlés, Hôpital A - Michallon, CHU de Grenoble, Avenue du Marquis de Grésivaudan, BP 217, 38043 Grenoble cedex 09, France.
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- SOS Main Grenoble, Unité de Chirurgie Réparatrice, de la Main et des Brûlés, Hôpital A - Michallon, CHU de Grenoble, Avenue du Marquis de Grésivaudan, BP 217, 38043 Grenoble cedex 09, France.
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Fischer P, Sagerfors M, Jakobsson H, Pettersson K. Total Wrist Arthroplasty: A 10-Year Follow-Up. J Hand Surg Am 2020; 45:780.e1-780.e10. [PMID: 32247543 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess long-term implant survival in total wrist arthroplasty (TWA), comparing 4 different implants. METHODS In a prospective cohort of 124 patients, 136 TWAs were evaluated 5 years and 10 years after surgery. The TWAs were implanted between 2005 and 2009. The primary outcome was implant survival. Survival analysis was performed with revision and radiographic loosening as the final end point. Revision was defined as exchange of whole or parts of the prosthesis. Implant loosening was assessed using radiographic examination at the 5-year and 10-year follow-up. Secondary outcome measures included wrist range of motion, hand grip strength, visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, and patient-related outcome measures, including Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH), Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE), and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). RESULTS Total cumulative implant survival was 92% with revision as the primary end point. When including a nonrevised radiographic loose implant as a failure, total implant survival was 75%. Radiographic loosening differed significantly between the implants with a range in frequency from 0% to 37.5%. At the 10-year follow-up, assessing the nonrevised TWAs, range of motion was preserved compared with preoperative values. Significant improvement was recorded for hand grip strength, VAS pain scores, and patient-related outcome measures at the 10-year follow-up compared with preovperative values. CONCLUSIONS High 10-year implant survival was found when defining the primary end point as revision of any cause. When including radiographic loosening of the implant in the survival analysis, implant survival was considerably lower. However, radiographic loosening does not seem to correlate with changes in secondary outcome measures, questioning the need for revision surgery in these cases. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Per Fischer
- Department of Hand Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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A Minimum 5-Year Longitudinal Study of a New Total Wrist Arthroplasty in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Hand Surg Am 2020; 45:255.e1-255.e7. [PMID: 31421936 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the longitudinal clinical outcomes using a new semiconstrained wrist prosthesis for the treatment of severe rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist. METHODS Twenty patients with rheumatoid arthritis (20 wrists) underwent total wrist arthroplasty with the prosthesis in a clinical trial. The preoperative Larsen classification was grade IV in 16 wrists and grade V in 4 wrists. Assessments were performed before surgery, 1.5 years after surgery, and at final follow-up (≥ 5 years after surgery) using the visual analog scale for pain, Figgie wrist score, Japanese version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, and plain radiographs. RESULTS At final follow-up, no patient had wrist pain. The preoperative flexion-extension arc at final follow-up was similar to the preoperative range. The mean 1.5-year postoperative Figgie score was significantly improved and was unchanged at final follow-up. The DASH score significantly improved from before surgery to 1.5 years after surgery; the DASH score was improved further at final follow-up, but not significantly. Five of the 19 wrists evaluated had radiographic findings indicating carpal component loosening at final follow-up; however, all patients with the loosening were asymptomatic and had not undergone revision surgery. CONCLUSIONS Total wrist arthroplasty using this wrist prosthesis leads to favorable clinical outcomes regarding pain relief and retained range of wrist motion. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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Reid S, Egan B. The validity and reliability of DrGoniometer, a smartphone application, for measuring forearm supination. J Hand Ther 2020; 32:110-117. [PMID: 30025841 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2018.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2017] [Revised: 03/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Clinical measurement (reliability and validity) study. INTRODUCTION Forearm supination is important in many daily activities and is thus measured by therapists and researchers usually with a universal goniometer. DrGoniometer, a SmartPhone application, has been validated for other joint angles in the body. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY To establish the reliability and validity of DrGoniometer (CDM S.r.L, Cagliari, Italy) for measuring forearm supination in healthy populations and those with forearm fractures. METHODS Participants had sustained a distal radius fracture that was treated non-surgically. Forearm supination of the participant's fractured (n = 30) and healthy forearm (n = 30) was measured using DrGoniometer and the universal goniometer by two assessors. The assessors were blinded to each other's measurements and their own previous measurements. Reliability was established by calculating Intra-class Correlation Coefficients, standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change. The validity of DrGoniometer was established against the universal goniometer using Pearson's correlation co-efficient. RESULTS Intra-rater reliability of both DrGoniometer and the universal goniometer was high for both fractured and healthy forearms (ICCs ranged from 0.74-0.88). Inter-rater reliability of both DrGoniometer and the universal goniometer was also high in the fractured forearm group (0.76 and 0.72 respectively), but low in the healthy forearm group (0.34 and 0.42 respectively). Correlation between the tools was excellent across the fractured and healthy forearm groups (0.94 and 0.93 respectively). DISCUSSION Both goniometers demonstrated good-to-excellent intrarater and iner-rater reliability except in the healthy forearm group where both goniometers demonstrated poor inter-rater reliability which could be due to assessor instructions. The speed the photo can be taken and the digital record obtained are valuable aspects of DrGoniometer. CONCLUSION DrGoniometer is a valid, alternate tool for measuring forearm supination.
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- Susan Reid
- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Physiotherapy, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Physiotherapy, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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The most widely used procedures for salvaging a destroyed wrist are four-corner arthrodesis, radiocarpal arthrodesis, proximal row carpectomy, total wrist arthrodesis, and total wrist replacement or resurfacing. The purpose of this article is to give an overview of the functional results obtained with the various salvage procedures and of the common methods for assessing the surgical outcomes. The outcomes are assessed by clinical measurements and scoring methods, but the actual functional status and well-being of the patients should be presented together with patient-reported outcomes. No salvage procedure can restore entirely full wrist function. Understanding indications, risks, and the outcomes of these procedures would favour a better decision for surgery and help choose the proper treatment from among the surgical options discussed with patients.
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Schmidt I. Functional Outcomes After Salvage Procedures for Wrist Trauma and Arthritis (Four-Corner Fusion, Proximal Row Carpectomy, Total Wrist Arthroplasty, Total Wrist Fusion, Wrist Denervation): A Review of Literature. Open Orthop J 2019. [DOI: 10.2174/1874325001913010217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Background:
Several salvage procedures for the arthritically destroyed wrist exist. Each of these has advantages as well as disadvantages.
Aims:
The aim of this article is to give practical insights for the clinician on: (1) biomechanical and clinical fundamentals of normal and impaired wrist motion; (2) difficulties in assessment of postoperative outcome between measured motion by the surgeon and self-reported outcome by the patient; (3) indications for each procedure; and (4) differences in functional outcome between partial and complete motion-preserving as well as complete motion-restricting salvage procedures.
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In trend, Proximal Row Carpectomy (PRC) is slightly superior over four-corner fusion (4CF) in terms of functional outcome, but the methodology-related postoperative motion is decreased for both procedures. Furthermore, PRC is easier to perform, needs lower costs, and has fewer complications than 4CF. Total Wrist Arthroplasty (TWA) has the advantage compared to PRC and 4CF that the preoperative motion values are preserved, but it is limited by decreased load-bearing capacity for the wrist. Total Wrist Fusion (TWF) is associated with a higher load-bearing capacity for the wrist than TWA, but it is limited for carrying out essential activities of daily living. Both PRC and 4CF can be combined primarily by wrist denervation. Wrist denervation alone does not impair the movement of the wrist.
Results and Conclusion:
Salvage procedures for the arthritically destroyed wrist should be detected regarding patients age- and gender-related claims in work and leisure. Not all of them can be successfully re-employed in their original occupations associated with high load-bearing conditions.
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Froschauer SM, Zaussinger M, Hager D, Behawy M, Kwasny O, Duscher D. Re-motion total wrist arthroplasty: 39 non-rheumatoid cases with a mean follow-up of 7 years. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2019; 44:946-950. [PMID: 31403876 DOI: 10.1177/1753193419866117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We evaluated the outcomes of the Re-motion total wrist arthroplasty in 39 non-rheumatoid patients. The mean follow-up was 7 years (range 3-12). Postoperative wrist flexion-extension and radial-ulnar deviation as well as the scores of the Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand questionnaire and the visual analogue scale pain scores improved significantly. Complications occurred in 13 wrists, five of which required further surgery. The most frequent complication was impingement between the scaphoid and the radial implant (n = 5), which can be avoided by complete or almost complete scaphoid resection. Periprosthetic radiolucency developed around the radial component in three cases and three radial screws loosened. Despite the incidence of high implant survival in 38 of 39 wrists over 7 years (97%), the complication rate is not satisfying. Knowledge of the risk of complications and patient selection are essential when making the decision to choose wrist arthroplasty over arthrodesis. Level of evidence: IV.
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- Stefan M Froschauer
- Department for Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Medical Faculty, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Kepler University Hospital, Linz, Austria.,Maz - Microsurgical Training Center, Linz, Austria
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- Department for Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Medical Faculty, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Kepler University Hospital, Linz, Austria
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- Maz - Microsurgical Training Center, Linz, Austria.,Diakonissen Clinic, Linz, Austria
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- Department for Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Medical Faculty, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Kepler University Hospital, Linz, Austria
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- Department for Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Medical Faculty, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Kepler University Hospital, Linz, Austria.,Maz - Microsurgical Training Center, Linz, Austria
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- Department for Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Medical Faculty, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Kepler University Hospital, Linz, Austria.,Maz - Microsurgical Training Center, Linz, Austria.,Department for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, München, Germany
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BACKGROUND Total wrist arthroplasty is still a rare procedure. This issue is being discussed controversially, particular in German-speaking countries. Lately, its acceptance has risen, especially as an alternative to wrist fusion regarding treatment of panarthritis or similar pathologies. Previous arthroplasty designs had short survival spans and devastating complications. THE CURRENT SITUATION Currently, these problems have been reduced by the development of fourth generation arthroplasty systems. Nowadays, survival spans of 10 years and more can be seen on a regular basis. The development of hemi-arthroplasty may be of interest, especially for traumatic destruction of the distal radius. This review outlines the current state of wrist arthroplasty and is based on the author's 15 years of experience.
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Zijlker HJA, Ritt MJPF, IJsselstein CB. Long-Term Results of Universal 2 Total Wrist Arthroplasty. J Wrist Surg 2019; 8:317-320. [PMID: 31404363 PMCID: PMC6685816 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1685469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/03/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Background The Universal 2 is a widely used total wrist implant that aims to maintain function of the wrist. Purpose Promising mid-term results of the Universal 2 total wrist implant are described in the literature. This study evaluates the long-term results in terms of implant survival and patient satisfaction. Patients and Methods Patients who received a Universal 2 implant between 2004 and 2009 were retrospectively identified through a database search. Clinical outcome and complications of the implant were assessed by examination of the patient's medical records, X-rays, and a questionnaire, consisting of the Patient-Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation questionnaire (PRWHE) and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaires and additional questions. Results Twenty-five patients (26 wrists) were included in this study. Twenty-one (81%) Universal 2 implants remained in situ after a mean follow-up of 11 years. Moderate PRWHE (44) and QuickDASH (41) scores were found in these cases. Five Universal 2 implants failed and were converted to a total wrist arthrodesis after a mean period of 9.2 years due to distal component loosening ( n = 3), recurrent luxation ( n = 1), or recurrent synovitis ( n = 1). Twenty-three (92%) patients were (very) satisfied with the Universal 2 implant. Conclusion The Universal 2 demonstrates a high (81%) implant survival with a high patient satisfaction after a mean follow-up of 11 years. Prospective studies of the Universal 2 implant are necessary to objectify improvement in wrist function and to provide a better comparison to other fourth generation wrist implants.
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- H. J. A. Zijlker
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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Honecker S, Igeta Y, Al Hefzi A, Pizza C, Facca S, Liverneaux PA. Survival Rate on a 10-Year Follow-Up of Total Wrist Replacement Implants: A 23-Patient Case Series. J Wrist Surg 2019; 8:24-29. [PMID: 30723598 PMCID: PMC6358454 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1668152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Background According to current literature, the estimated average survival rate for Remotion, the total wrist implants, is above 90% on an 8-year follow-up. We examined our series of Remotion to calculate its survival rate on a 10-year follow-up. Case Description A total of 23 cases of total wrist implants were reviewed. The case series included 22 patients, 18 females and 4 males, of an average age of 55 years. The case series included 19 inflammatory rheumatic diseases, 3 Kienböck disease, and 1 posttraumatic arthrosis. Conclusion The average survival rate of our case series was 95.7% on a 4-year follow-up, 91.3% on a 6-year follow-up, and 69% on a 10-year follow-up. On our review, the QuickDASH score, pain, wrist extension range of motion, and grip strength were improved postoperatively. No difference was shown between preoperative and postoperative values for wrist flexion, pronation, and supination. The case series included a septic case, treated by arthrodesis, and three total wrist implants displacements, two of which were treated by carpal implant, and the remaining one was treated by arthrodesis. Clinical Relevance The survival rate of the total wrist replacement implant Remotion was estimated to be 69%.
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- Sophie Honecker
- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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Boeckstyns MEH. My personal experience with arthroplasties in the hand and wrist over the past four decades. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2019; 44:129-137. [PMID: 30514152 DOI: 10.1177/1753193418817172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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I summarize my changing views and practices of arthroplasty in hand surgery over the past four decades. I recommend simple resection of the trapeziectomy for advanced arthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint, silicone implants for the metacarpophalangeal joints and the proximal interphalangeal joints, and the total wrist arthroplasty for advanced wrist arthritis and collapse. I also outline technical tips of these procedures.
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Berber O, Garagnani L, Gidwani S. Systematic Review of Total Wrist Arthroplasty and Arthrodesis in Wrist Arthritis. J Wrist Surg 2018; 7:424-440. [PMID: 30349758 PMCID: PMC6196084 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1646956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background End-stage wrist arthritis has traditionally been treated with a total wrist fusion. There is a recent trend toward motion preserving surgery in the form of total wrist replacement. Questions Is there a functional benefit to performing a total wrist replacement instead of a total wrist fusion in patients with end-stage wrist arthritis? Is there any difference in secondary outcome measures including pain, grip strength, and range of motion? Does the risk of adverse events and treatment failure differ between the two techniques? Methods A systematic literature search was performed to identify studies reporting either total wrist arthrodesis or arthroplasty for end-stage wrist arthritis. Studies were systematically screened and assessed for risk of bias and quality. Data were extracted and reviewed. Results A total of 43 studies were included in the review: 17 on arthrodesis, 24 on arthroplasty, and 2 matched cohort studies. This represented 669 index arthrodesis operations in 603 patients, and 1,371 index arthroplasty operations in 1,295 patients. A significant improvement in functional outcome was seen with both interventions. Similar improvements were seen in pain scores, and modest improvements were seen in grip strength. Range of motion following arthroplasty improved to a functional level in two studies. Complication rates were higher after arthroplasty (range: 0.2-9.5%) than those after arthrodesis (range: 0.1-6.1%; p = 0.06). Fourth-generation implants (range 0.1-2.9%) performed better than earlier designs (range: 0.2-8.1%; p = 0.002). Implant revision rates ranged from 3.5 to 52.6%. Fourth-generation prostheses survival rates were 78% at 15 years (Universal 2), 86% at 10 years (Motec), 90% at 9 years (Re-Motion), and 95% at 8 years (Maestro). Conclusion The newer fourth-generation wrist implants appear to be performing better than earlier designs. Both wrist arthrodesis and wrist arthroplasty improve function, pain, and grip strength. The risk of complication following wrist replacements is higher than that after total wrist arthrodesis.
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- Onur Berber
- Hand and Wrist Unit, Department of Orthopaedics, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
- University of Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom
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- Hand and Wrist Unit, Department of Orthopaedics, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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- Hand and Wrist Unit, Department of Orthopaedics, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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Holm-Glad T, Reigstad O, Tsukanaka M, Røkkum M, Röhrl SM. High precision and accuracy of model-based RSA for analysis of wrist arthroplasty. J Orthop Res 2018; 36:3053-3063. [PMID: 29873422 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Radiostereometric analysis (RSA) is a method for measuring micromotion in joint arthroplasties. RSA has never been used in total wrist arthroplasties. We evaluated: (i) the precision of model-based RSA in total wrist arthroplasties measured in a phantom model and in patients; (ii) the number of bone markers necessary to ensure the precision; and (iii) the accuracy of model-based RSA in a phantom model. Reverse engineered models of radial and carpal/metacarpal components of two wrist arthroplasties (ReMotion® and Motec®) were obtained by laser scanning. Precision and accuracy of each arthroplasty were analyzed with regards to translation and rotation along the three coordinate axes. Precision was analyzed in 10 phantom and 30 clinical double examinations for each arthroplasty, and was expressed by a repeatability coefficient. The precision of different numbers and configurations of bone markers in the phantom model were compared. Accuracy was tested in a phantom model where the implants were attached to a micrometer, and was defined as the mean difference between measured and true migration. In the phantom model the precision for translations ranged from 0.03 to 0.14 mm and for rotations from 0.18 to 1.52°. In patients the precision for translations ranged from 0.06 to 0.18 mm, and for rotations from 0.32 to 2.18°. Less than four bone markers resulted in inferior precision. Accuracy ranged from -0.06 to 0.04 mm, and from -0.38 to -0.01°. Y-rotations could not be obtained from the Motec® due to rotational symmetry about the longitudinal axis. We conclude that model-based RSA in total wrist arthroplasties is precise, accurate, and feasible to use for clinical evaluation of micromotion in wrist arthroplasties. © 2018 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 36:3053-3063, 2018.
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- Trygve Holm-Glad
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Reigstad O, Røkkum M. Wrist arthroplasty using prosthesis as an alternative to arthrodesis: design, outcomes and future. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2018; 43:689-699. [PMID: 29985078 DOI: 10.1177/1753193418784707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We developed an uncemented screw-shaped ball-and-socket wrist prosthesis and modified it during a decade of trails from 1996 to 2005. The final Motec® wrist prosthesis was launched in 2006. Since then we have used this prosthesis in 110 wrists (110 patients) from 2006 to 2018. This article reviews the design, functional outcomes, complications, clinical usefulness and possible future modifications of the Motec® wrist prosthesis.
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- Ole Reigstad
- 1 Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- 1 Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,2 Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Biehl C, Braun T, Thormann U, Oda A, Szalay G, Rehart S. Radiocarpal fusion and midcarpal resection interposition arthroplasty: long-term results in severely destroyed rheumatoid wrists. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2018; 19:286. [PMID: 30103715 PMCID: PMC6090583 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2172-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate distal resection interposition arthroplasty of the wrist as a tool to restore mobility as well as to restore stability in severely destroyed wrist joints. METHODS Thirty-four wrists in 28 rheumatoid arthritis patients were included. The mean follow-up time was 9 years after surgical treatment with clinical and radiological examination. The results were accessed based on a modification of Clayton ́s scoring system as well as a functional questionnaire. RESULTS 71% patients were satisfied with pain, function and activities of daily life. Better results were reported by patients with a young age, early surgical intervention, a shorter duration of the disease, and lesser involvement of other joints. CONCLUSIONS The results for radiocarpal arthrodesis were comparable to those of synovectomy or arthrodesis of the wrist. The results after total wrist joint arthroplasty varies probably as the result of different patient groups, implant types and evolution of prosthetic designs, and are not comparable with the present study.
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- Christoph Biehl
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie - Operative Notaufnahme, UKGM Gießen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392, Giessen, Germany.
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie - Operative Notaufnahme, UKGM Gießen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie - Operative Notaufnahme, UKGM Gießen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Klinik für orthopädische Chirurgie der unteren Extremitäten und Endoprothetik, Krankenhaus Rummelsberg GmbH, Rummelsberg 71, 90592, Schwarzenbruck, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie - Operative Notaufnahme, UKGM Gießen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, AGAPLESION MARKUS KRANKENHAUS, Chefarzt Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Rehart, Wilhelm-Epstein-Straße 4, D-60431, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Salazar Botero S, Igeta Y, Facca S, Pizza C, Hidalgo Diaz JJ, Liverneaux PA. Surgical technique: about a new total and isoelastic wrist implant (Prosthelast ®). EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2018; 28:1525-1530. [PMID: 29955962 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-018-2271-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This study describes a new total wrist implant (Prosthelast®) designed to reduce the risk of distal migration of the carpal component. The Prosthelast® implant consists in a one-block radial implant replacing the metaphysis and the articular surface fixed to a radial elastic centromedullar wire and a carpal component in titanium with an articular condylar surface in polyethylene. We operated on five patients (three male patients and two female patients) and followed them up for 12 months on average. Two of the patients presented with rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist, and an ulnar osteotomy (Darrach procedure) was carried out at the same time of the arthroplasty. All clinical variables improved postoperatively (Quick DASH score, pain score, range of motion) except from wrist flexion which was reduced. No patients underwent revision surgery. Two patients presented with a periprosthetic radiolucent loosening around the radial component, but no implant migration was observed. Overall, the preliminary results of our case series show that the new Prosthelast® implant presents comparable short-term results to those described in the literature. We will follow up the patients to verify that long-term results are as satisfactory as the short-term results.
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- Santiago Salazar Botero
- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS Main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, Icube CNRS 7357, University of Strasbourg, 10 Avenue Baumann, 67400, Illkirch, France
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- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS Main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, Icube CNRS 7357, University of Strasbourg, 10 Avenue Baumann, 67400, Illkirch, France.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS Main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, Icube CNRS 7357, University of Strasbourg, 10 Avenue Baumann, 67400, Illkirch, France
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- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS Main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, Icube CNRS 7357, University of Strasbourg, 10 Avenue Baumann, 67400, Illkirch, France
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- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS Main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, Icube CNRS 7357, University of Strasbourg, 10 Avenue Baumann, 67400, Illkirch, France
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- Department of Hand Surgery, SOS Main, CCOM, University Hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, Icube CNRS 7357, University of Strasbourg, 10 Avenue Baumann, 67400, Illkirch, France.
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Brinkhorst ME, Selles RW, Dias JJ, Singh HP, Feitz R, Moojen TM, Hovius SER. Results of the Universal 2 Prosthesis in Noninflammatory Osteoarthritic Wrists. J Wrist Surg 2018; 7:121-126. [PMID: 29576917 PMCID: PMC5864496 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1606258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2016] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Background/Purpose Many treatment options are available for wrist osteoarthritis, with the objective of decreasing pain and preserving function. In later stages when midcarpal and radiocarpal osteoarthritis occur, two choices remain: total wrist arthrodesis or total wrist arthroplasty. The purpose of this study is to present the short-term functional changes following total wrist arthroplasty with the Universal 2 total wrist system (Integra Life Sciences) in patients with noninflammatory wrist osteoarthritis. Patients and Methods Patients with severe noninflammatory wrist osteoarthritis were assessed preoperatively, 6 and 12 months after surgery using a range of motion, grip strength, pain, and the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) score. The additional assessment was performed after 1 year for a range of motion using a biaxial electrogoniometer, grip strength, DASH, and the Michigan hand questionnaire. Results All range of motion directions and grip strength did not change from preoperative values. The DASH score improved from 53 preoperatively to 14 during latest follow-up. Median patients' satisfaction score decreased with approximately 20 points during the last follow-up. Conclusion The relatively good DASH score combined with the partly maintained wrist range of motion indicates that reconstruction with the Universal 2 total wrist prosthesis should be considered in patients with end-stage noninflammatory wrist osteoarthritis. Level of Evidence Level IV, therapeutic study.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Infirmary Square, United Kingdom
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Infirmary Square, United Kingdom
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- Xpert Clinic, Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Xpert Clinic, Hilversum, The Netherlands
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Gil JA, Kamal RN, Cone E, Weiss APC. High Survivorship and Few Complications With Cementless Total Wrist Arthroplasty at a Mean Followup of 9 Years. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2017; 475:3082-3087. [PMID: 28721601 PMCID: PMC5670059 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-017-5445-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) has been described as traditionally being performed with fixation in the radius and carpus with cement. The TWA implant used in our series has been associated with promising results in studies with up to 6 years followup; however, studies evaluating survivorship, pain, and function with this implant are limited. QUESTION/PURPOSE: (1) To report ROM and pain scores after wrist reconstruction with cementless fourth-generation TWA at a mean followup of 9 years (range, 4.8-14.7 years). (2) To report complications of a cementless fourth-generation TWA and the cumulative probability of not undergoing a revision at a mean followup of 9 years. METHODS This is a retrospective case series of 69 patients who were treated for pancarpal wrist arthritis between 2002 and 2014. Of those, 31 had inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis [n = 29], juvenile rheumatoid arthritis [n = 1], and psoriatic arthritis [n = 1]); all of these patients received TWA with the cementless implant studied in this investigation. Another 38 patients had osteoarthritis or posttraumatic arthritis; in this subgroup, 28 patients were 65 years or younger, and all underwent wrist fusion (none were offered TWA). Ten patients with osteoarthritis were older than 65 years and all were offered TWA; of those, eight underwent TWA, and two declined the procedure and instead preferred and underwent total wrist arthrodesis. The mean age of the 39 patients who had TWA was 56 ± 8.9 years (range, 31-78 years) at the time of surgery; 36 were women and three were men. The patients who underwent TWA were seen at a minimum of 4 years (mean, 9 years; range, 4-15 years), and all had been examined in 2016 as part of this study except for one patient who died 9 years after surgery. The dominant wrist was involved in 60% (25) of the patients. All patients were immobilized for 4 weeks postoperatively and then underwent hand therapy for 4 to 6 weeks. Pain and ROM were gathered before surgery as part of clinical care, and were measured again at latest followup; at latest followup, radiographs were analyzed (by the senior author) for evidence of loosening, defined as any implant migration compared with any previous radiograph with evidence of periimplant osteolysis and bone resorption. Subjective pain score was assessed by a verbal pain scale (0-10) and ROM was measured with a goniometer. Complications were determined by chart review and final examination. Kaplan Meier survival analysis was performed to estimate the cumulative probability of not undergoing a revision. RESULTS The mean preoperative active ROM was 34o ± 18° flexion and 36° ± 18° extension. Postoperatively, the mean active ROM was 37° ± 14° flexion and 29° ± 13° extension. The mean difference between the preoperative pain score (8.6 ± 1.2) and postoperative pain score (0.4 ± 0.8) was 8.1 ± 1.9 (p < 0.001). Implant loosening occurred in three (7.7%) patients. No other complications occurred in this series. Kaplan-Meier survivorship analysis estimated the cumulative probability of remaining free from revision as 78% (95% CI, 62%-91%) at 15 years. CONCLUSION Cementless fourth-generation TWA improves pain while generally preserving the preoperative arc of motion. The cumulative probability of remaining free from revision at 14.7 years after the index procedure is 77.7% (95% CI, 62.0%-91.4%). Future studies should compare alternative approaches for patients with endstage wrist arthritis; such evaluations-which might compare TWA implants, or TWAs with arthrodesis-will almost certainly need to be multicenter, as the problem is relatively uncommon. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic study.
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- Joseph A. Gil
- 0000 0001 0557 9478grid.240588.3Department of Orthopaedics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Hand and Upper Extremity Clinic, Redwood City, CA USA
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- 0000 0004 1936 7961grid.26009.3dDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC USA
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- 0000 0001 0557 9478grid.240588.3Department of Orthopaedics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI USA ,University Orthopedics, Inc, 2 Dudley Street, Suite 200, Providence, RI 02905 USA
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CORR Insights ®: High Survivorship and Few Complications With Cementless Total Wrist Arthroplasty at a Mean Followup of 9 Years. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2017; 475:3088-3089. [PMID: 28971355 PMCID: PMC5670073 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-017-5502-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Reigstad O, Holm-Glad T, Bolstad B, Grimsgaard C, Thorkildsen R, Røkkum M. Five- to 10-Year Prospective Follow-Up of Wrist Arthroplasty in 56 Nonrheumatoid Patients. J Hand Surg Am 2017; 42:788-796. [PMID: 28844772 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.06.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2016] [Revised: 05/31/2017] [Accepted: 06/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The goal of the study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of a cementless wrist arthroplasty with minimum 5-year follow-up in nonrheumatoid patients. METHODS Fifty-seven (40 male) patients with end-stage arthritis changes received an uncemented ball-and-socket total wrist arthroplasty (Motec Wrist). Function was evaluated before surgery and at yearly follow-ups. Visual analog scale at rest and activity, quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH), active range of motion (AROM), and grip-strength were recorded. Standardized radiographs were taken to assess osteolysis, loosening, and subsidence. RESULTS Fifty-six patients were followed for a mean of 8 years (SD, 2 years). Eight wrists were reoperated with arthrodesis (4) or a new arthroplasty (4) owing to distal component loosening (3), infection (2), pain/fixed malposition (2), or proximal and distal component loosening (1). One radiocarpal dislocation was reduced closed and remained stable. Improved QuickDASH score and visual analog scale pain score both at rest and during activity were found at the last follow-up, as well as increased AROM (97° vs 126°) and grip strength (21 kg vs 24 kg). The radiological follow-up demonstrated loosening in 2 wrists. Thirty-five patients were working at surgery (17 manual labor) and 27 (11 manual labor) at follow-up. The 10-year Kaplan-Meyer survival of the implants was 86% for revision for any cause; 2 additional arthroplasties are loose (but not revised), giving a survival rate of 82% if these are revised prior to 10 years of observation. CONCLUSIONS An uncemented total wrist arthroplasty can provide long-lasting unrestricted hand function in young and active patients. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hand- and Microsurgical Unit, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hand- and Microsurgical Unit, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Physiotherapy Unit, Department for Clinical Service, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hand- and Microsurgical Unit, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hand- and Microsurgical Unit, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hand- and Microsurgical Unit, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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The results of wrist arthroplasty for severely destroyed and painful wrists are generally good in pain reduction, increased grip strength, and upper limb function. The wrist range of motion is usually preserved but not improved. Implant survival seems better than it was with earlier implant designs; however, there are problems of carpal component loosening. Patient selection plays an important role, requiring experience, careful patient information, and discussing the pros and cons of arthroplasty and partial or total wrist arthrodesis.
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Hinds RM, Capo JT, Rizzo M, Roberson JR, Gottschalk MB. Total Wrist Arthroplasty Versus Wrist Fusion: Utilization and Complication Rates as Reported by ABOS Part II Candidates. Hand (N Y) 2017. [PMID: 28644942 PMCID: PMC5484443 DOI: 10.1177/1558944716668846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess national trends in the utilization and complication rates of total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) and total wrist fusion (WF) as identified via review of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) Part II candidate database. METHODS The ABOS Part II candidate database is a collection of cases reported by candidates of the ABOS Part II board certification oral exam. The ABOS database was queried for all TWA and WF cases performed from 2005 to 2014. Linear regression analyses were used to assess trends in procedure utilization. Treatment diagnoses, patient characteristics, and reported complications were also compared between the 2 treatment cohorts. RESULTS No significant increases in the proportion of candidates performing TWA or WF, number of TWA or WF cases, nor the number of TWA or WF cases performed per candidate performing those procedures were noted during the study period. Significantly less TWA cases were performed when compared with WF cases (68 vs 327; P = .006). Patients undergoing TWA were significantly older ( P = .005), more likely female ( P < .001), and more likely to have a diagnosis of osteoarthritis ( P = .003) than patients undergoing WF. There were no significant differences in complication rates, including postoperative infection, nerve palsy, or rate of secondary surgery, between the TWA and WF cohorts. CONCLUSIONS Utilization of both TWA and WF has remained unchanged among emerging career orthopedic surgeons. Although WF is performed nearly 5 times more frequently than TWA, our short-term findings suggest that TWA compares favorably with WF.
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- Richard M. Hinds
- New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York City, USA,Richard M. Hinds, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York University, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA.
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- New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York City, USA
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Total wrist arthroplasty using current design implants has evolved into a fairly predictable procedure for rheumatoid, osteoarthritic, and posttraumatic patients. Although complications can occur, the incidence of these has dropped over the past decade with implant design modifications. The article summarizes the current use of total wrist arthroplasty and touches on issues of revision surgery, secondary fusion, complications, wrist fusion takedown, and radiolucency around implants. Technical tips are also provided for both primary and revision surgery.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
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Reigstad O, Holm-Glad T, Thorkildsen R, Grimsgaard C, Røkkum M. Successful conversion of wrist prosthesis to arthrodesis in 11 patients. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2017; 42:84-89. [PMID: 27789811 DOI: 10.1177/1753193416674929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED From 2001 to 2015, 11 wrists in 11 patients with osteoarthritis of the wrist had failed wrist arthroplasties, which were subsequently converted to arthrodesis using intercalated corticocancellous autograft from the iliac crest and fixation with an arthrodesis plate or a customized peg. Clinical and radiological bone union was achieved in all the operated wrists. At final follow-up of ten patients after 6 years, they had a substantial reduction in pain and improvement in daily function and grip strength compared with those before arthrodesis. We conclude from outcomes of this series that the conversion to arthrodesis after failed wrist arthroplasty is worthwhile and reliably improve wrist function over failed wrist arthroplasty. The results suggest that the patients who will have wrist arthroplasty can be assured that in case of failure the conversion to arthrodesis will produce outcomes comparable with those after primary arthrodesis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Melamed E, Marascalchi B, Hinds RM, Rizzo M, Capo JT. Trends in the Utilization of Total Wrist Arthroplasty versus Wrist Fusion for Treatment of Advanced Wrist Arthritis. J Wrist Surg 2016; 5:211-216. [PMID: 27468371 PMCID: PMC4959903 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1571841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 01/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) provides the requisite range of motion to accomplish activities of daily living, especially for low-demand patients with bilateral wrist arthritis. However, there are no large epidemiologic studies to evaluate nationwide trends of TWA and wrist fusion (WF). QUESTIONS/PURPOSES To analyze data collected from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) to compare utilization, demographic, and outcome data among patients undergoing TWA versus total WF. We hypothesized that utilization rates of TWA have significantly increased over the prior decade in the United States. METHODS NIS data from 2001 to 2010 were reviewed. Procedures were identified by ICD-9-CM codes 81.73 (TWA) and 81.25 (WF). Utilization rates, primary treatment diagnoses, patient demographic and medical comorbidity data, and procedure costs were compared between TWA and WF. RESULTS There was a decrease in the number of procedures per year for TWA, while the number of WF remained relatively unchanged. There was, however, a transient increase in the frequency of TWA procedures performed from 2005 to 2008, following a decline in 2005. Patients with traumatic arthritis were more likely to receive WF. Rheumatoid patients were more likely to receive TWA. Patients receiving TWA tended to be older, female, be insured by Medicare, have a greater comorbidity burden, and have rheumatologic disease. CONCLUSION WF was performed nearly four times more frequently than TWA. A trend was demonstrated toward a decreasing number of TWA being implanted, and in patients with more underlying comorbidities. TWA was associated with a higher hospitalization charge, which may be expected given the higher implant costs associated with arthroplasty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, prognostic study.
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- Eitan Melamed
- Division of Hand Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York
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- Division of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Medical Center Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York
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- Division of Hand Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hand Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York
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Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) provides a motion-preserving alternative to total wrist arthrodesis for low-demand patients with debilitating pancarpal arthritis. The earlier generation total wrist implants had high complication and failure rates. Advances in prosthetic design have contributed to improved clinical outcomes and implant survivorship. The current fourth-generation implants allow for expansion of indications for TWA. Careful patient selection remains critical; patients with high-demand lifestyles and poor bone stock may not be candidates. Long-term studies on implant survival and patient outcomes are critical for the current generation total wrist implants in assessing their long-term value compared with total wrist arthrodesis.
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Sagerfors M, Gupta A, Brus O, Pettersson K. Total Wrist Arthroplasty: A Single-Center Study of 219 Cases With 5-Year Follow-up. J Hand Surg Am 2015; 40:2380-7. [PMID: 26612635 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2015] [Revised: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess implant survival and radiographic loosening after total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) operated at a single tertiary referral center in Sweden. METHODS In a prospective cohort study, we evaluated 189 consecutive patients with a TWA (219 wrists). The wrists were implanted between 2002 and 2013. The primary end point was revision for any reason. The mean follow-up period was 7 years (range, 2-13 years). In addition, radiological examination was done for evidence of prosthetic loosening 5 years postoperatively. Implant survival was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Secondary outcome measures included range of motion, visual analog scale pain scores, hand grip strength, and patient-related outcome measures. RESULTS Cumulative implant survival after 8 years was 81% for Biax, 94% for Remotion, and 95% for Maestro implants. Radiographic loosening was present in 26% of wrists with the Biax design, 18% of those with Remotion, and 2% of those with Maestro. Visual analog scale pain scores and patient-related outcome scores improved significantly for all TWAs. Improved hand grip strength was noted for all TWAs except for the Universal 2. Range of motion improved somewhat, especially for the Biax and Maestro TWAs. CONCLUSIONS Good midterm to long-term results were achieved in patients undergoing TWA. Radiographic loosening did not necessarily correlate with implant survival rates, but rather to severe arthritic destruction of the wrist preoperatively. All TWA implants studied offered a high level of patient satisfaction. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic III.
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- Marcus Sagerfors
- Department of Hand Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Arthritis of the wrist is a painful disabling condition that has various causes and presentations. The traditional treatment has been a total wrist fusion at a price of the elimination of movement. However, forms of treatment which allow the preservation of movement are now preferred. Modern arthroplasties of the wrist are still not sufficiently robust to meet the demands of many patients, nor do they restore normal kinematics of the wrist. A preferable compromise may be selective excision and partial fusion of the wrist using knowledge of the aetiology and pattern of degenerative change to identify which joints can be sacrificed and which can be preserved. This article provides an overview of the treatment options available for patients with arthritis of the wrist and an algorithm for selecting an appropriate surgical strategy.
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- University Hospital Southampton, Southampton SO16 6UY, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University Hospital Southampton and University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6UY, UK
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Herzberg G, Burnier M, Marc A, Izem Y. Primary Wrist Hemiarthroplasty for Irreparable Distal Radius Fracture in the Independent Elderly. J Wrist Surg 2015; 4:156-63. [PMID: 26261739 PMCID: PMC4530175 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Background Volar plating for acute distal radius fractures (DRF) in the elderly has been recommended. Some studies have suggested that open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) in this situation results in frequent complications. Our purposes were to provide a definition of irreparable DRF in independent elderly patients and to review the results of a preliminary retrospective series of wrist hemiarthroplasty (WHA) in this patient population. Materials Between 2011 and 2014, 11 consecutive independent elderly patients (12 wrists) with irreparable intra-articular DRF were treated with primary WHA at the acute stage. A resection of the ulnar head was associated in nine wrists. A total of 11 wrists with more than 2 years of follow-up form the basis of this paper. Description of Technique The approach was dorsal longitudinal. An osteotome longitudinally entered the dorsal aspect of the fracture medial to the Lister tubercle. Two thick osteoperiosteal flaps were elevated radially and ulnarly in a fashion similar to opening a book. The distal radius articular surface was excised. The implant was pressed into the radial canal with attention to restoring distal radius length. The two osteoperiosteal flaps were brought back together and sutured so as to close, again like a book, the osseous and soft tissues around the implant. Results At mean follow-up of 30 months, average visual analog scale (VAS) pain was 1/10. Mean QuickDASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) score was 32, and mean Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) score was 24. Mean forearm rotation arc was 151°. Mean active flexion-extension arc was 60°. Mean active extension was 34°. Mean grip strength was 14 kg (64% of contralateral wrist). Mean Lyon wrist score was 73%. Bone healing around the implants was satisfactory in all but one case. Conclusions Out data suggest that treatment of irreparable DRF in the independent elderly patient with a bone-preserving WHA may be a viable option. Longer-term follow-up and comparative studies are needed to confirm the validity of this concept.
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- Wrist Surgery Unit, Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Wrist Surgery Unit, Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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Yeoh D, Tourret L. Total wrist arthroplasty: a systematic review of the evidence from the last 5 years. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2015; 40:458-68. [PMID: 24963082 DOI: 10.1177/1753193414539796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 05/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We reviewed evidence on total wrist replacement from the last 5 years. Eight articles met a minimum set standard. The results of 405 prostheses were available, including seven different manufacturers. The mean follow up was 2.3-7.3 years with an average age of 52-63. Rheumatoid arthritis was the indication in 42% of patients. Motec demonstrated the best post-operative DASH scores. Only Maestro achieved a defined functional range of motion post-operatively. Universal 2 displayed the highest survival rates (100% at 3-5 years), while Elos had the lowest (57% at 5 years). Biaxial had the highest complication rates (68.7%), while Remotion had the lowest (11%). Wrist arthroplasty preserves some range of motion. Functional scores improved and were maintained over the mid- to long-term. Complication rates were higher than wrist fusion, with reports of radiological loosening and osteolysis. The evidence does not support the widespread use of arthroplasty over arthrodesis, and careful patient selection is essential.
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- Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, Brighton, UK
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- Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, Brighton, UK
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