Surgical management of osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist

J Hand Ther. 2022 Jul-Sep;35(3):418-427. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2022.01.001. Epub 2022 Apr 12.

Abstract

Osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist is common; varying disease manifestations and a spectrum of symptoms make it imperative to approach treatment strategies in an individualized fashion. In this review, attention is focused upon site specific diagnoses and indications for various surgical treatment strategies.

Keywords: Arthritis; Arthrodesis; Arthroplasty; Hand; Osteoarthritis; Wrist.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthrodesis
  • Hand / surgery
  • Humans
  • Osteoarthritis* / surgery
  • Wrist Joint / surgery
  • Wrist*