Complications of wrist arthroplasty

Hand Clin. 2010 May;26(2):213-20. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2010.01.006.

Abstract

Total wrist arthroplasty is an alternative for patients with severe wrist arthritis who have specific requirements or desires to preserve motion. However, wrist replacement has its own unique risks and potential complications, and is not appropriate for patients with high physical demands. This article discusses these risks and complications and provides strategies to minimize risks and manage complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement / adverse effects*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement / methods
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications* / prevention & control
  • Intraoperative Complications* / surgery
  • Joint Instability / etiology
  • Joint Instability / surgery
  • Joint Prosthesis
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / etiology
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / therapy
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Tendon Injuries / etiology
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery
  • Tissue Adhesions / etiology
  • Tissue Adhesions / prevention & control
  • Wound Healing
  • Wrist Joint / physiopathology
  • Wrist Joint / surgery*