Intercarpal fusions: indications, treatment options and techniques

[摘要] Intercarpal arthrodesis is a well-recognised treatment option and a time-tested procedure. The various partial fusions of the carpus are performed most commonly for arthritis, scaphoid nonunion, Kienböck’s disease, chondrocalcinosis, and carpal instability. Although these procedures usually yield good and predictable outcomes, many complications have been reported and described in detail in the medical literature. The purpose of this article is to review the most commonly used combination of intercarpal arthrodeses, to clarify the indications for each fusion, to describe the most suitable surgical technique for each fusion, and to provide an overview of outcomes and current concepts.

[学科分类] 神经科学

[关键词] midcarpal;osteoarthritis;intercarpal fusions;wrist fusion