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Innovations in the Treatment of Hand and Elbow Arthritis. Total Wrist Arthroplasty
Am J Orthop. 2008 August;37(8):12-16
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Gupta A
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Amit Gupta, MD, FRCS
Dr. Gupta is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, and Director, Louisville Arm and Hand, Louisville, Kentucky.
In the article, I review the history of total wrist arthroplasty designs; give an overview of and design rationale for the ReMotion (Small Bone Innovations, Morrisville, PA) total wrist arthroplasty; describe the indications, technique, and postoperative care for this implant; and present some early, very encouraging results.