33 UHP DRUJ Arthroplasty
Jörg van Schoonhoven Abstract Arthritic destruction of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) leads to painful restriction of forearm rotation. Partial or complete resection of the ulnar head as well as…
31 Systematic Review of Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ) Arthroplasty
Lawrence Stephen Moulton and Grey Giddins Abstract The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is important for normal function and load bearing of the forearm. A number of surgical procedures have been…
29 Partial Wrist Joint Arthroplasties: APSI, Capitolunate Joint, Pisotriquetral Joint, and Little Finger Carpometacarpal Joint
Marc Leroy Abstract Isolated partial arthrosis of the wrist has always been a challenge. The advent of pyrocarbon in recent years has made it possible to offer therapeutic alternatives to…
28 Pyrocarbon Implants in the Wrist: Amandys and RCPI
Philippe Bellemère and Augusto Marcuzzi Abstract Pyrocarbon implants for the treatment of extensive wrist osteoarthritis have been recently proposed alternatively to more invasive and/or wrist motion-limiting procedures. They may also…
27 Wrist Hemiarthroplasty for Acute Irreparable Distal Radius Fracture in the Independent Elderly
Guillaume Herzberg and Marion Burnier Abstract Treatment of the so-called “irreparable” distal radius fractures in the independent elderly with wrist hemiarthroplasty (WHA) is becoming a well-accepted salvage procedure when ORIF…
26 Ball-and-Socket Wrist Arthroplasty
Ole Reigstad Abstract Wrist arthroplasty surgery has never achieved results similar to hip or knee arthroplasties. A variety of different arthroplasties have been introduced, used, and withdrawn after failing to…
25 Surface Replacement Wrist Arthroplasty
Michel E. H. Boeckstyns and Guillaume Herzberg Abstract Surface replacement of the wrist is a motion preserving solution for the salvage of a severely destroyed wrist, i.e., a pan-arthritic wrist….
24 Systematic Review of Wrist Arthroplasty
Onur Berber, Lorenzo Garagnani, and Sam Gidwani Abstract Total wrist arthroplasty has evolved over several decades and has made gains in outcomes and popularity. In contrast, wrist hemiarthroplasty is a…
23 Thumb IP Joint Arthroplasty: An Alternative to Arthrodesis
Stephan Schindele Abstract The interphalangeal (IP) joint of the thumb is, after the thumb saddle (or carpometacarpal [CMC-1]) joint, the second most important joint in the axis of the first…
22 STT and Peritrapezium Joints Arthroplasties
Philippe Bellemère Abstract STT joint arthroplasty has been proposed alternatively to the simple resection arthroplasty for the treatment of STT osteoarthritis. Pyrocarbon free interposition of the STT joint has replaced…
