[Guépar's total radio-carpal prosthesis in the surgery of the rheumatoid wrist. Apropos of 72 cases reviewed].

Abstract

In rheumatoid arthritis, wrist arthrodesis gives good results if nothings affects the fingers, elbow or shoulder. If they are affected, total wrist arthroplasty is an alternative. Long term loosening of total wrist arthroplasty is a significant problem so its indication must be reserved for old patients.