[Experiences with the Meuli total endoprosthesis of the wrist joint in patients with chronic polyarthritis].

Abstract

Artificial joint replacement of the wrist requires careful consideration of anatomic and mechanical factors as well as appreciation of the implant fixation techniques. This study presents experience with nine total wrist arthroplasties by the Meuli method in exclusively female patients after an average follow-up period of 7 8/12 years. On the basis of this evaluation and comparison to the results described by other authors cemented wrist prosthesis have shown an unacceptably high rate of failure especially because of loosening problems.