OBJECTIVE: To review the recent progress in the treatment of wrist disorder by limited intercarpal arthrodesis and the related experimental study. METHODS: Recent original articles related to limited intercarpal arthrodesis, including clinical practice and experimental study, were extensively retrieved and carefully analyzed. RESULTS: Limited intercarpal arthrodesis could relieve pain and stabilize the wrist joint with partial motion. CONCLUSION: With suitable indication and well selected operation approach, the limited intercarpal arthrodesis should be the optimal surgical intervention than total carpal athrodesis in the treatment of wrist disorder.
Citation： XU Yong qing,ZHONG Shi zhen,LI Zhu yi.. PROGRESS OF TREATMENT OF WRIST DISORDER BY LIMITED INTERCARPAL ARTHRODESIS. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2001, 15(3): 168-170. doi: Copy