Proximal row carpectomy: a multicenter study.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
Twenty patients underwent proximal row carpectomy and were retrospectively evaluated for pain, motion, grip strength, functional activity, and x-ray changes at a mean follow-up of 3 1/2 years. For nonrheumatoid patients, motion decreased 15% after surgery, mean grip strength improved 22%, and 82% believed their conditions were improved and said they would repeat the procedure. The procedure failed in all three patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Patients with mild preoperative arthritic changes had better results than those with advanced disease.
Medical subject headings
- Carpal Bones
Anatomy
- wrist
- hand