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Editorial
. 2024 Jan;49(1):115-118.
doi: 10.1177/17531934231209638. Epub 2023 Oct 26.

Total wrist arthroplasty: commentary and opinions

Andrew M Smith  1 , Lucy C Maling  1 , Mark Williamson  1
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Editorial

Total wrist arthroplasty: commentary and opinions

Andrew M Smith et al. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2024 Jan.

Abstract

Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) is gaining interest as a management option for wrist arthritis. This review article summarizes the current evidence base for TWA, focusing on the performance and survivorship of fourth-generation implants. These appear to offer satisfactory patient-reported outcomes and survivorship over the medium term, but heterogeneity between implants and patient populations complicates data interpretation. We discuss issues facing TWA practice, including surgical competency, volume, implant development and stewardship. We acknowledge the need for further research on this topic and highlight a number of questions that need answering.

Keywords: Arthroplasty; Motec; total wrist arthroplasty; wrist.

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Declaration of conflicting interestsThe authors declare no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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