Comparison between proximal row carpectomy and four-corner fusion for treating osteoarthrosis following carpal trauma: a prospective randomized study

Comparison between proximal row carpectomy and four-corner fusion for treating osteoarthrosis following carpal trauma: a prospective randomized study

OBJECTIVE: To compare the functional results of carpectomy and four-corner fusion surgical procedures for treating osteoarthrosis following carpal trauma. METHODS: In this prospective randomized study, 20 patients underwent proximal row carpectomy or four-corner fusion to treat wrist arthritis and t...

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Main Authors: Edgard Novaes França Bisneto, Maura Cristina Freitas, Emygdio José Leomil de Paula, Rames Mattar Jr, Arnaldo Valdir Zumiotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2011-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Arthritis
Degenerative
Wrist injuries
Carpal bones
Arthrodesis
Wrist joint
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011000100010

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