An alternative technique for revision arthrodesis of the rheumatoid wrist: a case report.
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Abstract
Few studies address the problem of failed rheumatoid wrist arthrodesis. We report a case of this difficult complication that was treated with a new technique of arthrodesis, which includes both the ulnocarpal and radiocarpal sites with 2 intramedullary nails and an ulnar ostectomy.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Arthrodesis
- Postoperative Complications
Anatomy
- wrist
- radius
- ulna