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ArticleHand (New York, N.Y.)2025

Biomechanical Performance of Total Wrist Arthrodesis Plates With and Without Arthrodesis of the Carpometacarpal Joint.

David H Owen, Dongyang Wang, Xu Cong, Cameron Mowbray, Diana M Perriman, Chris J Roberts, Paul N Smith, Herwig Drobetz, David Ackland

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Article in Hand (New York, N.Y.), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

David H OwenCanberra Hospital, ACT, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5219-5282
Dongyang WangThe University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Xu CongThe University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Cameron MowbrayLismore Base Hospital, NSW, Australia.
Diana M PerrimanCanberra Hospital, ACT, Australia.
Chris J RobertsCanberra Hospital, ACT, Australia.
Paul N SmithCanberra Hospital, ACT, Australia.
Herwig DrobetzLismore Base Hospital, NSW, Australia.
David AcklandThe University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Australian National University · AUThe University of Melbourne · AUBond University · AULismore Base Hospital · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIt is unknown whether total wrist arthrodesis (TWA) should be performed with or without arthrodesis of the carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ). The aim of this study is to compare CMCJ-spanning TWA plates using 3D printed wrist arthrodesis model with and without arthrodesis of the CMCJ.

methodsTotal wrist arthrodesis plates mounted to 3D printed models were tested under a 4-N bending load at 4 Hz for 50 000 cycles, increased by 15% every 10 000 cycles until failure.

resultsPlates with arthrodesis CMCJ were stiffer and failed at a significantly greater load and number of cycles than plates mounted to models without CMCJ arthrodesis. The Synthes stainless steel locking TWA plate performed better than the Trimed plate applied to the model without CMCJ arthrodesis and the Acumed plate applied to the model with CMCJ arthrodesis. Based on these findings, we recommend arthrodesis of the CMCJ in TWA.

conclusionsIncorporation of the CMCJ in TWA may protect against plate failure. If arthrodesis of the CMCJ is not performed, plate removal should be considered before breakage occurs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.

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ArthrodesisBone PlatesCarpometacarpal JointsWrist JointBiomechanical PhenomenaHumansMaterials TestingModels, AnatomicPrinting, Three-Dimensionalbiomechanicalcarpalcarpometacarpal jointmetacarpaltotal wrist arthrodesistotal wrist fusion

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PMID37804161
PMCPMC11833838
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