Management of osteoarthritis of the wrist and hand

Osteoarthritis of the wrist and hand can cause significant functional impairment and disability. Its management is as much an art as it is science, as one has to consider increasing patient expectations, functional demands, pain relief and preserving motion. A sound knowledge of the wrist and hand anatomy, biomechanics, appreciation of the specific location and grade of wrist and hand joints arthritis and various treatment options and their pros and cons is important to successfully manage patients with this condition.
Source: Orthopaedics and Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: The hand Source Type: research