Wrist Arthrodesis With Femoral Head Structural Allograft After Failed Total Wrist Arthroplasty. Issue 3 (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grandizio, Louis C.; Maschke, Steven
• Is Part Of: Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery. Volume 21:Issue 3(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: wrist arthrodesis -- total wrist arthroplasty -- allograft -- osteolysis -- radiocarpal joint; Hand -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Arm -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.575059
• DOI: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000165
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1089-3393

Abstract

Abstract : The failed total wrist arthroplasty represents a challenging reconstructive problem for the upper extremity surgeon. Bone loss, poor bone quality, and soft tissue defects all present technical challenges when considering revision procedures. Our purpose is to describe a technique for wrist arthrodesis after failed total wrist arthroplasty utilizing fresh-frozen femoral head allograft and dorsal plate fixation. We describe a simple method of allograft preparation for this procedure, as graft preparation and implantation can be time consuming and technically challenging.