Proximal Row Carpectomy With Meniscal Allograft Arthroplasty for Wrist Osteoarthritis
University of Colorado, Denver
Summary
This study plans to learn more about the effect of adding tissue graft for wrist osteoarthritis reconstruction procedures. Previous studies have shown better allograft stability, and no documented foreign body reaction than with silicone and other synthetic materials.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 30–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * symptomatic wrist arthritis associated with SLAC or SNAC pathology * Patients 30 years or older or 80 years or younger Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 29 years or older than 80 years * History of previous surgery related to wrist osteoarthritis
Interventions
- ProcedureMeniscus Allograft Transplantation with Proximal Row Carpectomy
Supplementing the wrist reconstruction with a meniscal allograft to improve wrist function and pain scores.
- ProcedureProximal Row Carpectomy
Standard proximal row carpectomy with no tissue or synthetic adjuncts
Location
- UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic InvernessEnglewood, Colorado