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During wrist fusion, the bones in the wrist joint are permanently joined with screws. This locks the wrist in order to reduce pain.
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Conditions Treated with Wrist Fusion:
Wrist fusion is utilized in order to treat severe wrist pain, failed wrist replacement, chronic sepsis and wrist injuries, in addition to arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis of the wrist.
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Non-surgical alternatives to wrist fusion include strength training, bracing, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory steroid injections and pain medications. A wrist replacement may be performed as a surgical alternative.
Anesthesia with Wrist Fusion:
Wrist fusion is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Wrist Fusion:
Possible risks following wrist fusion include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience reduced mobility and for the bones to fail to fuse together.
Prognosis after Wrist Fusion:
The prognosis for a positive end result following wrist fusion is excellent. Joint pain is usually relieved.
Recovery from Wrist Fusion:
The total recovery time after wrist fusion is eight to 12 weeks.
