Proximal Row Carpectomy

Operative Techniques in Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery – Ed. Hunt TR, Wolters Kluwer, 2016

Depending on the pattern of arthritis and the age and activity level of the patient, removal of the entire proximal carpal row of bones (scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum) can markedly reduce pain and maintain functional motion.

Operative Techniques in Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery – Ed. Hunt TR, Wolters Kluwer, 2016

The proximal carpal row was removed and the tip of the radial styloid excised eliminating the painful wear between arthritic bones while retaining functional motion


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