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will a total wrist fusion give me a perm. disability
If both full wrist fusion and elbow joint replacement (same arm) have been recommended, which surgery would ideally be performed first?
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Hi there!
Well, wrist fusion or arthrodesis aims at limiting the movement at the diseased joint(s). One may not be able to move the wrist as freely as normal individuals, depending on the exact pathology and procedure, but this is the requirement for preventing further degeneration and pain in a majority of cases. Rarer complications include extensor tenosynovitis, intrinsic contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, non-union, joint instability/ abutment etc.
Hope this was useful.
Take care!
Well, wrist fusion or arthrodesis aims at limiting the movement at the diseased joint(s). One may not be able to move the wrist as freely as normal individuals, depending on the exact pathology and procedure, but this is the requirement for preventing further degeneration and pain in a majority of cases. Rarer complications include extensor tenosynovitis, intrinsic contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, non-union, joint instability/ abutment etc.
Hope this was useful.
Take care!
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