Abstract
Universal 2 implants may be an alternative to total wrist arthrodesis for the salvage of failed Biaxial total wrist prostheses. We assessed 40 Universal 2 revision implants retrospectively. Fourteen of these wrists were converted to total wrist arthrodeses, and two wrists received a third total wrist arthroplasty after a mean period of 5.5 years. Twenty-four of the Universal 2 implants that remained in situ after a mean follow-up of 9 years (range 4 to 13 years) were re-examined. Sixteen functioned satisfactorily. Patient-Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation scores and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores were 53 and 47, respectively. Twenty-nine patients would choose the Universal 2 again and would also recommend it to other patients. The survival of the revision implants was 60% at a mean follow-up of 9 years. Level of evidence: IV.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 614-619 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 6 |
Early online date | 2019 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2019 |
Keywords
- BIAX
- Universal 2
- revision
- salvage
- total wrist arthroplasty
- wrist implant