Four corner fusion

Four corner fusion, or partial wrist arthrodesis, is a procedure which involves resection/removal of the scaphoid bone and fixation of the remaining wrist bones with a plate or wires.[1] The procedure is usually performed due to wrist arthritis or due to scaphoid collapse. This surgical intervention is often needed as treatment for patients with wrist osteoarthritis.

Four corner fusion
Other namesPartial wrist arthrodesis
Specialtyorthopedic

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References
  1. Koehler SM, Melone CP (2016). "Four-corner arthrodesis employing the native scaphoid as the principal donor graft for advanced collapse deformity of the wrist: technique and outcomes". J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 42 (3): 246–252. doi:10.1177/1753193416676663. PMID 27803379. S2CID 30318607.


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