Total wrist arthrodesis with and without arthrodesis of the carpoMetacarpal joint (WAWWAM): study protocol

Total wrist arthrodesis with and without arthrodesis of the carpoMetacarpal joint (WAWWAM): study protocol

Abstract Background It is controversial whether or not the carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) should be included in total wrist arthrodesis (TWA). Complications commonly occur at this site and studies examining its inclusion and exclusion are conflicting. A randomised clinical trial comparing wrist arthro...

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Main Authors: David H. Owen, Diana M. Perriman, Igor Policinski, Maurizio Damiani, Paul N. Smith, Chris J. Roberts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Randomised control trial
Surgery
Wrist
Arthrodesis
Carpometacarpal joint
Plate
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04644-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04644-4

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