Rheumatoid Wrist Arthroplasty & Arthrodesis - Naffis Anjarwalla 9/1/2001

Brief

O' Driscoll JHS(A) 1992

Authors

O'Driscoll S.W.  Horii E.  Ness R.  Cahalan T.D.  Richards R.R.

Title

The relationship between wrist position, grasp size, and grip strength.

Reference

JHS 17(A) 169-177  1992

Summary

Maximal wrist strength is n greater extension than recommended for fusion. This is to allow for function. Getting 2/3 power post fusion should be considered v.good

Critique

Good on wrist position, but only 20 people so not really powerful on the size comparison. Appreciate probs of function and pt satisfaction.

Brief

Jolly JHS 17(A) 1992

Authors

Jolly S.L.  Ferlic D.C.  Clayton M.L.  Dennis D.A.  Stringer E.A.

Title

Swanson silicone arthroplasty of the wrist in rheumatoid arthritis: A long term follow up

Reference

J of Hand Surgery 17(A) 142-15 1992

Summary

28 retrospective review 5yrs, 26% revision , 52% fracture rate, 30% silicon reaction. Reasonable option in the very degenerate wrist

Critique

High rate of complication with prosthesis make this a good report.