Arthroscopic Midcarpal Wrist Arthrodesis: Clinical and Functional Outcomes

Arthroscopic Midcarpal Wrist Arthrodesis: Clinical and Functional Outcomes

All cases of midcarpal wrist arthritis treated surgically with arthroscopic partial wrist fusion with cannulated screws from January 2015 to December 2017 will be reviewed.

The union rate and time to union will be recorded following the standard radiological postoperative control. Wrist assessments performed pre- and postoperative regarding strength, range of motion and pain will be analysed. Complications will be recorded as well.

Participants will be recruited for wrist assessment. They will be asked to fill out questionnaires about the functional result related to their quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. All the patients suffered from traumatic or degenerative mid-carpal wrist arthritis or instability and treated surgically with arthroscopic midcarpal wrist arthrodesis in the Division of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery University Hospital Zürich from January 2015 to October 2017 will be included.
2. Signed informed consent for participation in the study and for further use of collected data.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Missing Informed consent