Objective: To review the recent progress in the treatment of wrist disorder by limited intercarpal arthrodesis and the related experimental study.
Methods: Recent original articles related to limited intercarpal arthrodesis, including clinical practice and experimental study, were extensively retrieved and carefully analyzed.
Results: Limited intercarpal arthrodesis could relieve pain and stabilize the wrist joint with partial motion.
Conclusion: With suitable indication and well selected operation approach, the limited intercarpal arthrodesis should be the optimal surgical intervention than total carpal athrodesis in the treatment of wrist disorder.