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Lachman DM, van Kooij YE, Slijper HP, Hovius SER, Selles RW, Wouters RM. Explaining Personalized Activity Limitations in Patients With Hand and Wrist Disorders: Insights from Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Mindset Characteristics. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2024; 105:314-325. [PMID: 37604381 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.08.003] [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] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the association of sociodemographic, clinical, and mindset characteristics on outcomes measured with a patient-specific patient-reported outcome measure (PROM); the Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS). Secondly, we examined whether these factors differ when a fixed-item PROM, the Michigan Hand Outcome Questionnaire (MHQ), is used as an outcome. DESIGN Cohort study, using the aforementioned groups of factors in a hierarchical linear regression. SETTING Twenty-six clinics for hand and wrist conditions in the Netherlands. PARTICIPANTS Two samples of patients with various hand and wrist conditions and treatments: n=7111 (PSFS) and n=5872 (MHQ). INTERVENTIONS NA. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The PSFS and MHQ at 3 months. RESULTS The PSFS exhibited greater between-subject variability in baseline, follow-up, and change scores than the MHQ. Better PSFS outcomes were associated with: no involvement in litigation (β[95% confidence interval=-0.40[-0.54;-0.25]), better treatment expectations (0.09[0.06;0.13]), light workload (0.08[0.03;0.14]), not smoking (-0.07[-0.13;-0.01]), men sex (0.07[0.02;0.12]), better quality of life (0.07[0.05;0.10]), moderate workload (0.06[0.00;0.13]), better hand satisfaction (0.05[0.02; 0.07]), less concern (-0.05[-0.08;-0.02]), less pain at rest (-0.04[-0.08;-0.00]), younger age (-0.04[-0.07;-0.01]), better comprehensibility (0.03[0.01;0.06]), better timeline perception (-0.03[-0.06;-0.01]), and better control (-0.02[-0.04;-0.00]). The MHQ model was highly similar but showed a higher R2 than the PSFS model (0.41 vs 0.15), largely due to the R2 of the baseline scores (0.23 for MHQ vs 0.01 for PSFS). CONCLUSIONS Health care professionals can improve personalized activity limitations by addressing treatment expectations and illness perceptions, which affect PSFS outcomes. Similar factors affect the MHQ, but the baseline MHQ score has a stronger association with the outcome score than the PSFS. While the PSFS is better for individual patient evaluation, we found that it is difficult to explain PSFS outcomes based on baseline characteristics compared with the MHQ. Using both patient-specific and fixed-item instruments helps health care professionals develop personalized treatment plans that meet individual needs and goals.
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- Diego Marchano Lachman
- Physical Therapy Sciences, Program in Clinical Health Sciences, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, the Netherlands; Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Physical Therapy Lansingerland, Lansingerland, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Center for Hand Therapy, Xpert Handtherapie, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Hand and Wrist Center, Xpert Clinic, Eindhoven, the Netherlands; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Owen DH, Wang D, Cong X, Mowbray C, Perriman DM, Roberts CJ, Smith PN, Drobetz H, Ackland D. Biomechanical Performance of Total Wrist Arthrodesis Plates With and Without Arthrodesis of the Carpometacarpal Joint. Hand (N Y) 2023:15589447231198263. [PMID: 37804161 DOI: 10.1177/15589447231198263] [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] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is unknown whether total wrist arthrodesis (TWA) should be performed with or without arthrodesis of the carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ). The aim of this study is to compare CMCJ-spanning TWA plates using 3D printed wrist arthrodesis model with and without arthrodesis of the CMCJ. METHODS Total wrist arthrodesis plates mounted to 3D printed models were tested under a 4-N bending load at 4 Hz for 50 000 cycles, increased by 15% every 10 000 cycles until failure. RESULTS Plates with arthrodesis CMCJ were stiffer and failed at a significantly greater load and number of cycles than plates mounted to models without CMCJ arthrodesis. The Synthes stainless steel locking TWA plate performed better than the Trimed plate applied to the model without CMCJ arthrodesis and the Acumed plate applied to the model with CMCJ arthrodesis. Based on these findings, we recommend arthrodesis of the CMCJ in TWA. CONCLUSIONS Incorporation of the CMCJ in TWA may protect against plate failure. If arthrodesis of the CMCJ is not performed, plate removal should be considered before breakage occurs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- David H Owen
- Canberra Hospital, ACT, Australia
- Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Canberra Hospital, ACT, Australia
- Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Canberra Hospital, ACT, Australia
- Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Canberra Hospital, ACT, Australia
- Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Lismore Base Hospital, NSW, Australia
- Bond University, Robina, QLD, Australia
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Knie C, van Schoonhoven J. Long-term results after total wrist fusion. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:6469-6475. [PMID: 37344687 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04938-3] [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: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Sixty-eight patients with seventy-one total wrist fusions were retrospectively reviewed with a mean follow-up of 11.7 years. The main purpose of this study was to determine long-term functional results and define possible reasons for remaining pain. Except one asymptomatic non-union, all wrist fusions united. The long-term functional result averaged 30 points using the DASH score and appears to be more favorable compared to midterm results in another publication from this department. Only 15 patients were completely free of pain. Most patients complained about remaining pain during strong activities with a mean VAS of 4/10 that could not further been defined on clinical or radiological examinations. Patients with more than two previous operations had a significant worse outcome concerning the modified Mayo wrist score [≤ 1 operation mean 61 points vs. ≥ 2 operations mean 56 points (Mann-Whitney U test: p = 0.009)] and PRWE-G [≤ 1 operation mean 27 points vs. ≥ 2 operations mean 37 points (t test: p = 0.047)] and furthermore a downward trend for worse DASH [≤ 1 operation mean 265 points vs. ≥ 2 operations mean 35 points (t test: p = 0.086)] results. Despite the loss of wrist motion and remaining pain, patients were highly satisfied with the long-term result and 93% would undergo the operation again.
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- C Knie
- Clinic for Hand Surgery, Rhön-Klinikum, Von-Guttenberg-Straße11, 97616, Bad Neustadt a.d. Saale, Germany.
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- Clinic for Hand Surgery, Rhön-Klinikum, Von-Guttenberg-Straße11, 97616, Bad Neustadt a.d. Saale, Germany
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Ribeiro BA, Zillig YS, Rezende LGRA, Shimaoka FJ, Mandarano-Filho LG, Mazzer N. Total Wrist Arthrodesis: A Preoperative Test to Predict Functional Outcomes. Rev Bras Ortop 2023; 58:e766-e770. [PMID: 37908526 PMCID: PMC10615609 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Objective The study aims to demonstrate an evaluation method to predict the functional success of total wrist arthrodesis (TWA) and assist its indication. Methods A prospective study including ten patients submitted to (TWA) posttraumatic arthritis. Exclusion criteria were patients who lost postoperative follow-up or incomplete information in the medical record. The objective functional assessment (handgrip strength, three-point pinch, lateral pinch and pulp-pulp pinch) and the subjective functional assessment (DASH, PRWE, EVA) were evaluated in 3 different periods: (1) Before surgery without articular anesthesia, (2) Before surgery under articular anesthesia and (3) 12 weeks after the surgical procedure. Results There was an increase in handgrip strength in all three pinches measurements after pain relief, both after joint anesthesia and after the consolidation of the arthrodesis (p < 0.05). In the comparisons between the subjective evaluations (DASH, PRWE and VAS), the patients had better scores in the postoperative evaluation after 12 weeks (p < 0.05). There was no statistical difference when comparing the mean strength values found after anesthesia and after 12 weeks of TWA. Conclusion the outcomes could propose an assessment protocol for patients with indication for TWA, in which patients with good response to intra-articular anesthetic infiltration would benefit from the effects of the surgical procedure.
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- Bruno Adona Ribeiro
- Cirurgião ortopedista da Divisão de Mão do Departamento de Ortopedia e Anestesiologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Cirurgião ortopedista da Divisão de Mão do Departamento de Ortopedia e Anestesiologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Cirurgião ortopedista da Divisão de Mão do Departamento de Ortopedia e Anestesiologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Cirurgião ortopedista da Divisão de Mão do Departamento de Ortopedia e Anestesiologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Cirurgião ortopedista da Divisão de Mão do Departamento de Ortopedia e Anestesiologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Cirurgião ortopedista da Divisão de Mão do Departamento de Ortopedia e Anestesiologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Rouanet M, Le Nen D, Maubisson L, Andro C, Letissier H. Post-traumatic total wrist arthrodesis: Satisfaction study of 42 cases at a mean 97months' follow-up. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103546. [PMID: 36627050 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2023.103546] [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: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Total wrist arthrodesis is effective in reducing pain in osteoarthritic wrist, but at the cost of range of motion. The aim of the present study was to assess patient satisfaction after post-traumatic total wrist arthrodesis, complications and risk factors. HYPOTHESIS Post-traumatic total wrist arthrodesis provides a high rate of satisfaction. PATIENTS AND METHODS A single-center retrospective observational satisfaction survey was carried out for the period 2005-2020 by telephone interview. RESULTS Forty-two post-traumatic dorsal plate total wrist arthrodeses were included. Mean follow-up was 97 months. Total arthrodesis achieved a mean 75% reduction in pain, with good functional results (QuickDASH: 23±9.1 [11-42]) and satisfaction (83% of patients very satisfied or satisfied). Seventy-two percent of patients continued in their previous work. The complications rate was 48%. Twenty patients had complications, including 14 (33%) requiring surgical revision. Thirteen patients (31%) had hardware removed due to plaque discomfort and 1 due to bone and joint infection. Seven patients showed CRPS. CONCLUSION Total wrist arthrodesis provided good results in terms of pain relief and satisfaction, at the cost of loss of motion. It is a reliable surgical technique, with an essential place in the therapeutic algorithm for post-traumatic osteoarthritic wrist, particularly in manual workers. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, single-center retrospective observational study.
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- Marion Rouanet
- Service de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructrice, Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, France; Université de Bretagne Occidentale, UBO, 29200 Brest, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, HIA Clermont-Tonnerre, Brest, France; LaTIM, INSERM, UMR 1101, SFR IBSAM, Avenue Foch, 29200 Brest, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, France; Université de Bretagne Occidentale, UBO, 29200 Brest, France; LaTIM, INSERM, UMR 1101, SFR IBSAM, Avenue Foch, 29200 Brest, France.
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Rodríguez-Nogué L, Martínez-Villén G. Total wrist fusion versus total wrist prosthesis: a comparative study. J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2023; 57:466-470. [PMID: 36538422 DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2022.2153131] [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] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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We present a comparative study of 41 total wrist fusions (TWFs) with contoured plate and 22 total wrist prostheses using the Universal 2™ model, with a mean follow-up of 6 years for the fusion and 6.5 years for the prosthesis. We evaluated grip strength, pain according to the visual analogue scale, functional results using the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand and the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation, degree of satisfaction and complications, with no significant differences being observed in any of these variables. The results allow us to conclude that total wrist prosthesis implanted in patients with low or moderate functional demands offers medium-term functional results similar to TWF without increasing the number of complications.Level of evidence: III.
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- Luis Rodríguez-Nogué
- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology (Hand and Reconstructive Surgery Unit), Miguel Servet Universitary Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology (Hand and Reconstructive Surgery Unit), Miguel Servet Universitary Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
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Total arthrodesis for non-rheumatoid wrists: Outcomes at 5 and 20years of follow-up. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022; 109:103522. [PMID: 36539032 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103522] [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: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Total wrist arthrodesis (TWA) aims to obtain a painless wrist with a strong grip. Its main disadvantage is compromised mobility and for many authors it remains a rescue intervention. However, after one or more palliative interventions, TWA confers poorer results. The objective of our study was to evaluate the medium-term results of TWA, and their long-term stability. HYPOTHESIS Our hypothesis was that the results are reliable and persistent for pain and strength, without repercussions to other joints. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a single-center consecutive series of TWA performed with a dedicated plate, excluding rheumatoid wrists, evaluated at 5.4 and 21.1years of follow-up. RESULTS Thirty wrists were assessed at the first review and 17 reassessed at the last follow-up. At the mean follow-up of 5.4years, 93% of patients considered themselves "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with the TWA surgery. No infectious complications occurred. At the mean follow-up of 21.1years, all were "very satisfied" or "satisfied" and 88% of them considered their result stable or improved compared to the first revision. The average VAS had gone from 8.4/10 preoperatively to 1.8/10 at the first evaluation and to 0.3/10 at the last follow-up. Except for a patient with both wrists operated on for whom comparison was not possible, the strength of the operated side was on average 89.7% of that of the contralateral side (from 45% to 150%). The mean Quick DASH score was 30.3 (4.5 to 61.4) and the mean PRWE score was 32.5 (1 to 77). DISCUSSION TWA using a plate provides excellent results for both pain control and strength restoration. The clinical results remain stable over time, and arthrodesis at more than 20years of follow-up does not seem to have any impact on the other joints of the upper limb. After wrist surgery, the main complaint of patients is the limited range of motion, but the main cause of dissatisfaction is persistent pain. Arthrodesis can be performed first-line in case of questionable indication of partial arthrodesis on a stiff wrist because the results of TWA are better in the absence of a surgical history. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV; retrospective study.
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Rodríguez-Nogué L, Martínez-Villén G. Results of the total wrist arthrodesis with contoured plate in a series of 41 wrists with median follow-up of 6 years. Acta Orthop Belg 2022; 88:636-641. [PMID: 36791719 DOI: 10.52628/88.3.10158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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We present a comparative analysis between the pre and postoperative status of 41 wrists subjected to total arthrodesis with contoured plate, analysing the functional and radiological results, subjective satisfaction and return to work. The indications for surgery were post-traumatic arthritis (56.1%), Kien- böck's disease (17.1%), rheumatic disease (14.6%) or other reasons (12.2%). In 75.6% of the procedures, proximal row carpectomy took place prior to or at the same time as the surgical fusion procedure. The median follow-up was 6 years. Postoperatively, pain decreased by 7.5 points on the Visual Analogue Scale and grip strength increased by 6.3 kg. The improvement in the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand was 43.5 points and 53.2 in the Patient- Rated Wrist Evaluation. All changes were statistically significant. There were postoperative complications in 14.6% of the arthrodesis procedures. Radiocarpal fusion was complete in 97.6% of cases. Finally, 62.5% of patients were able to return to work, with 92.5% being satisfied or very satisfied. These results allow us to conclude that, in the medium term, total wrist arthrodesis with contoured plate is a reliable and safe technique for the treatment of advanced radiocarpal arthritis.
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Bartoletta JJ, Rioux-Forker D, Patel RS, Hinchcliff KM, Shin AY, Rhee PC. Does Proximal Row Carpectomy Improve Union in Wrist Arthrodesis? A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Wrist Surg 2022; 11:344-352. [PMID: 35971476 PMCID: PMC9375681 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740400] [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: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background Some surgeons advocate for concomitant proximal row carpectomy (PRC) with total wrist arthrodesis (TWA), though there are limited data to support or oppose this view. Questions/Purposes Does concomitant PRC improve rates of union, revision, hardware loosening, hardware failure, and hardware removal in TWA? Patients and Methods A retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent TWA with and without concomitant PRC between January 2008 and December 2018 was undertaken. Patients were included if they underwent TWA using a dorsal spanning plate. Patients were excluded if they underwent partial wrist arthrodesis, revision TWA, or TWA with nondorsal spanning plate fixation. Results A total of 183 wrists in 180 patients were included in the study, 96 (52.5%) in the TWA only and 87 (47.5%) in the TWA + PRC groups. Median clinical and radiographic follow-up was 18.0 months (3.0-133.0 months) in the TWA + PRC group and 18.5 months (2.0-126.0 months) in the TWA only group ( p = 0.907). No difference in nonunion (TWA + PRC: 13/87 [14.9%], TWA only: 18/96 [18.8%], odds ratio: 0.76, p = 0.494), revision (TWA + PRC: 5/87 [5.75%], TWA only: 8/96 [8.33%], hazard ratio [HR]: 0.73, p = 0.586), loosening (TWA + PRC: 4/87 [4.60%], TWA only: 6/96 [6.25%], HR: 0.74, p = 0.646), failure (TWA + PRC: 5/87 [5.75%], TWA only: 4/96 [4.17%], HR: 1.55, p = 0.530), and removal (TWA + PRC: 12/87 [13.8%], TWA only: 16/96 [16.7%], HR: 0.84, p = 0.634) were identified. Conclusion Concomitant PRC might not improve rates of union or diminish complications in patient undergoing TWA. The role of PRC and the rationale for its use in TWA need to be individualized and discussed with patients prior to surgery. Level of Evidence This is a Level IV, therapeutic study.
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- John J. Bartoletta
- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Clinical Investigation Facility, Travis Air Force Base, California
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Owen DH, Perriman DM, Policinski I, Damiani M, Smith PN, Roberts CJ. Total wrist arthrodesis with and without arthrodesis of the carpoMetacarpal joint (WAWWAM): study protocol. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:766. [PMID: 34496832 PMCID: PMC8425134 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04644-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background It is controversial whether or not the carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) should be included in total wrist arthrodesis (TWA). Complications commonly occur at this site and studies examining its inclusion and exclusion are conflicting. A randomised clinical trial comparing wrist arthrodesis with CMCJ arthrodesis and spanning plate to wrist arthrodesis with CMCJ preservation and non-CMCJ spanning plate has not been performed. Method A single centre randomised clinical trial including 120 adults with end-stage isolated wrist arthritis will be performed to compare TWA with and without the CMCJ included in the arthrodesis. The primary outcome is complications in the first post-operative year. Secondary outcomes are Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) and grip strength measured at 1, 2 and 5 years. Late complications, return to work and satisfaction will also be recorded. Discussion It is unknown whether the CMCJ should be included in TWA. This trial will contribute to an improved understanding of optimal management of the CMCJ in total wrist arthrodesis. Trial registration This trial was prospectively registered with the Australia New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry with identifying number ACTRN12621000169842 on the 16th February 2021. WHO: U1111–12626523. ANZCTR: ACTRN12621000169842 Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-021-04644-4.
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- David H Owen
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Building 6 Level 1, PO Box Woden ACT, Canberra, 2606, Australia. .,Australian National University Medical School, Level 2 Peter Baume Building 42, Linneaus Way, Canberra, 0200, Australia.
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- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Building 6 Level 1, PO Box Woden ACT, Canberra, 2606, Australia.,Australian National University Medical School, Level 2 Peter Baume Building 42, Linneaus Way, Canberra, 0200, Australia
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- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Building 6 Level 1, PO Box Woden ACT, Canberra, 2606, Australia.,Australian National University Medical School, Level 2 Peter Baume Building 42, Linneaus Way, Canberra, 0200, Australia
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- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Building 6 Level 1, PO Box Woden ACT, Canberra, 2606, Australia.,Australian National University Medical School, Level 2 Peter Baume Building 42, Linneaus Way, Canberra, 0200, Australia
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- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Building 6 Level 1, PO Box Woden ACT, Canberra, 2606, Australia.,Australian National University Medical School, Level 2 Peter Baume Building 42, Linneaus Way, Canberra, 0200, Australia
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- Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit, Canberra Hospital, Building 6 Level 1, PO Box Woden ACT, Canberra, 2606, Australia.,Australian National University Medical School, Level 2 Peter Baume Building 42, Linneaus Way, Canberra, 0200, Australia
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Le Nen D, Kerfant N, Dellestable A, Andro C, Letissier H. Wrist fusion in peripheral paralysis. HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2021; 41S:S98-S104. [PMID: 34487861 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2021.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2019] [Revised: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In cases of paralysis of the upper limb, wrist fusion is useful in selected indications, especially when there are little to no tendon transfers available to restore finger function and wrist extension. Wrist fusion is particularly useful in the sequelae of brachial plexus lesions and in total paralysis of the radial nerve with hand drop and preserved wrist flexors. Numerous fusion techniques have been proposed. In cases of sequelae of brachial plexus lesions, locking of pronation-supination is associated with the wrist fusion. The use of anatomical plates has dropped the non-union and complication rates.
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- D Le Nen
- Service de Chirurgie de la Main et du Membre Supérieur, CHU, Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, France.
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- Service de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructrice, CHU, Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main et du Membre Supérieur, CHU, Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main et du Membre Supérieur, CHU, Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, France
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main et du Membre Supérieur, CHU, Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, France
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Althoff AD, Reeves RA, Traven SA, Slone HS, Deal DN, Werner BC. Risk Factors for Infection Following Total Wrist Arthroplasty and Arthrodesis: An Analysis of 6641 Patients. Hand (N Y) 2021; 16:657-663. [PMID: 31808356 PMCID: PMC8461204 DOI: 10.1177/1558944719890036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: Infection following wrist arthroplasty (WA) or wrist fusion (WF) is an uncommon but difficult complication often resulting in explantation and prolonged courses of antibiotics. The purposes of this study are to: (1) characterize the demographic trends of individuals undergoing WA and WF; (2) determine the incidence of postoperative infection; and (3) identify risk factors for postoperative infection. Methods: The PearlDiver database was used to query 100% Medicare Standard Analytic files from 2005 to 2014. Patients undergoing WA or radiocarpal WF were identified using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. Diagnosis for infection within 1 year of operative intervention was assessed by International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision codes or CPT codes related to infection. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the risk factors for postoperative infection. Results: Of the 6641 patients included, 1137 (17.1%) underwent arthroplasty and 5504 (82.9%) underwent arthrodesis. Within 1 year of the index procedure, 3.5% had a diagnosis of, or procedure for, postoperative infection (WA: n = 40 of 1137; WF: n = 192 of 5504). Risk factors for infection following WA include age >85, tobacco use, depression, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease. Risk factors following radiocarpal WF include male sex, age >85, body mass index <19 kg/m2, depression, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease. Posttraumatic origin of wrist arthritis was a risk factor for infection following both WA and WF. Conclusions: Infection following WA and WF is relatively uncommon in a nationally representative Medicare database cohort. Risk factors common to both WA and WF include age >85, depression, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and posttraumatic arthritis.
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA,Brian C. Werner, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0816, USA.
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Ruskin JB, Shah HA, Congiusta DV, Ahmed IH, Vosbikian MM. Union of Radiocarpal Fusion With and Without Proximal Row Carpectomy: A Systematic Review. J Hand Surg Am 2021; 46:200-208. [PMID: 33663695 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Wrist fusion provides a solution to the painful, arthritic wrist, and can be concomitantly performed with or without a proximal row carpectomy (PRC). The benefits of combining a PRC with fusion include a large amount of local bone graft for fusion and a lower number of joints needed to fuse. We hypothesized that wrist fusion combined with PRC will have a higher fusion rate than wrist fusion performed without PRC. METHODS A systematic review was performed to identify all papers involving wrist arthrodesis using the following databases: PubMed, Ovid, Scopus, Web of Science, and COCHRANE. A literature search was performed using the phrases "wrist" OR "radiocarpal" and "fusion" OR "arthrodesis". Inclusion criteria included complete radiocarpal fusion performed for rheumatoid, posttraumatic, or primary arthritis; union rates available; English-language study. Studies were excluded if case reports; diagnoses other than the ones listed previously; inability to abstract the data. Data collected included wrist fusions with PRC or without PRC, union rate, patient age, underlying diagnosis, and method of fixation. RESULTS A total of 50 studies were included in the analysis. There were 41 studies with no PRC, 8 studies with PRC, and 1 study with and without PRC. There were 347 patients with a PRC and 339 patients had a successfully fused wrist (97.7%). There were 1,355 patients who had a wrist fusion with no PRC, and1,303 patients had successful wrist fusion (96.2%). The difference in fusion rate between the 2 groups, 97.7% versus 96.2%, was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS There is no statistically significant difference with regards to union rate in wrist fusion with a PRC versus wrist fusion without a PRC. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Jeremy B Ruskin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
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El Khoury G, Barbier O, Libouton X, Thonnard JL, Lefèvre P, Penta M. Manual ability in hand surgery patients: Validation of the ABILHAND scale in four diagnostic groups. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0242625. [PMID: 33270681 PMCID: PMC7714184 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0242625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Patients treated in hand surgery (HS) belong to different demographic groups and have varying impairments related to different pathologies. HS outcomes are measured to assess treatment results, complication risks and intervention reliability. A one-dimensional and linear measure would allow for unbiased comparisons of manual ability between patients and different treatment effects. Objective To adapt the ABILHAND questionnaire through Rasch analysis for specific use in HS patients and to examine its validity. Methods A preliminary 90-item questionnaire was presented to 216 patients representing the diagnoses most frequently encountered in HS, including distal radius fracture (n = 74), basal thumb arthritis (n = 66), carpal tunnel syndrome (n = 53), and heavy wrist surgery (n = 23). Patients were assessed during the early recovery and in the late follow-up period (0–3 months, 3–6 months and >6 months), leading to a total of 305 assessments. They rated their perceived difficulty with queried activities as impossible, difficult, or easy. Responses were analyzed using the RUMM2030 software. Items were refined based on item-patient targeting, fit statistics, differential item functioning, local independence and item redundancy. Patients also completed the QuickDASH, 12-item Short Form Survey (SF-12) and a numerical pain scale. Results The rating scale Rasch model was used to select 23 mostly bimanual items on a 3-level scale, which constitute a unidimensional, linear measure of manual ability with good reliability across all included diagnostic groups (Person-Separation Index = 0.90). The resulting scale was found to be invariant across demographic and clinical subgroups and over time. ABILHAND-HS patient measures correlated significantly (p<0.001) with the QuickDASH (r = -0.77), SF-12 Physical Component Summary (r = 0.56), SF-12 Mental Component Summary (r = 0.31), and pain scale (r = -0.49). Conclusion ABILHAND-HS is a robust person-centered measure of manual ability in HS patients.
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- Ghady El Khoury
- Service d’Orthopédie et Traumatologie, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
- Institute of Neuroscience, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Service d’Orthopédie et Traumatologie, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Service d’Orthopédie et Traumatologie, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
- Institute of Information and Communication Technologies, Electronics and Applied Mathematics, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
- Arsalis SRL, Glabais, Belgium
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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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Reigstad O, Holm-Glad T, Korslund J, Grimsgaard C, Thorkildsen R, Røkkum M. High re-operation and complication rates 11 years after arthrodesis of the wrist for non-inflammatory arthritis. Bone Joint J 2019; 101-B:852-859. [PMID: 31256671 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.101b7.bjj-2018-0943.r4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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 Plate and screw fixation has been the standard treatment for painful conditions of the wrist in non-rheumatoid patients in recent decades. We investigated the complications, re-operations, and final outcome in a consecutive series of patients who underwent wrist arthrodesis for non-inflammatory arthritis. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 76 patients, including 53 men and 23 women, with a mean age of 50 years (21 to 79) underwent wrist arthrodesis. Complications and re-operations were recorded. At a mean follow-up of 11 years (2 to 18), 63 patients completed questionnaires, and 57 attended for clinical and radiological assessment. RESULTS Of the 76 patients, 46 (60.5%) had complications, resulting in 65 re-operations, mainly related to the plate and screws. In the 63 patients who completed the questionnaires, the mean Quick Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) score was 36 (0 to 91), the mean Patient-Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation (PRWHE) score was 40 (0 to 96), and 14 patients (22%) reported no wrist pain. Grip strength, pinch strength, and pronation and supination were significantly reduced compared with the contralateral forearm. The outcome was worse in patients who had previously undergone surgery to the wrist, and those with complications. A total of 13 are awaiting further re-operations, giving a total re-operation rate of 63% (40/63). CONCLUSION We observed complications and re-operations throughout the follow-up period and therefore consider wrist arthrodesis to be more complicated than previously assumed. Many of the patients never got used to or accepted their stiff wrists and reported a substantial reduction in function and residual pain. Motion-sparing surgery should be offered prior to wrist arthrodesis. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2019;101-B:852-859.
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- O Reigstad
- Hand and Microsurgery Department, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, OUS-Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Hand and Microsurgery Department, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, OUS-Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Hand and Microsurgery Department, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, OUS-Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Hand and Microsurgery Department, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, OUS-Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Hand and Microsurgery Department, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, OUS-Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Hand and Microsurgery Department, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, OUS-Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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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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Gaspar MP, Pham PP, Pankiw CD, Jacoby SM, Shin EK, Osterman AL, Kane PM. Mid-term outcomes of routine proximal row carpectomy compared with proximal row carpectomy with dorsal capsular interposition arthroplasty for the treatment of late-stage arthropathy of the wrist. Bone Joint J 2018; 100-B:197-204. [PMID: 29437062 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.100b2.bjj-2017-0816.r2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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AIMS The aims of this study were to compare the mid-term outcomes of patients with late-stage arthritis of the wrist treated with proximal row carpectomy (PRC) and dorsal capsular interposition (DCI) arthroplasty with a matched cohort treated with routine PRC alone. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 25 arthritic wrists (24 patients) with pre-existing degenerative changes of the proximal capitate and/or the lunate fossa of the radius were treated with PRC + DCI over a ten-year period. This group of patients were matched 1:2 with a group of 50 wrists (48 patients) without degenerative changes in the capitate or lunate fossa that were treated with a routine PRC alone during the same period. The mean age of the patients at the time of surgery was 56.8 years (25 to 81), and the demographics and baseline range of movement of the wrist, grip strength, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) score, and Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) score were similar in both groups. RESULTS At a mean follow-up of 5.9 years (1.8 to 11.8), significant improvements in mean grip strength, the flexion-extension arc of movement of the wrist, QuickDASH, and PRWE scores were seen in both groups. There was no diifference between the groups for any of the outcomes. One patient in the PRC + DCI group required additional surgery for a deep infection, while two in the PRC group had complications (one wound dehiscence requiring revision closure, one transient radial sensory neuritis). One patient in each group required total arthrodesis of the wrist for progressive degenerative radiocarpal changes. A total of 70 patients (93%) were satisfied with the outcomes. CONCLUSION PRC with DCI is an effective form of treatment for late-stage arthritis of the wrist involving the capitolunate joint, with mid-term outcomes that are similar to those in patients without degenerative changes affecting the capitate or lunate fossa who are treated with a routine PRC alone. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:197-204.
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- M P Gaspar
- Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut Street, The Franklin Building, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA and Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, 100 Darden Boulevard, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, USA
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- Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut Street, The Franklin Building, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut Street, The Franklin Building, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut Street, The Franklin Building, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut Street, The Franklin Building, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut Street, The Franklin Building, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut Street, The Franklin Building, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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