Proximal Row Carpectomy Modifications for Capitate Arthritis: A Systematic Review
Conclusion Techniques to address capitate arthritis center around resurfacing or soft tissue interposition. PRC modifications with CI produces better range-of-motion and grip strength but higher conversion to total wrist arthrodesis. Higher conversion rates may be attributable to longer follow-up periods in studies examining CI compared with CR.
Level of Evidence This is a Level III study. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Perry, Alexander C. Wilkes, Courtney Curran, Matthew W. T. Ball, Brandon J. Morhart, Michael J. Tags: Survey or Meta-Analysis Source Type: research