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J Hand Microsurg 2009; 01(02): 100-102
DOI: 10.1007/s12593-009-0012-9
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd.

Universal 2 total wrist arthroplasty

Indranil Chakrabarti
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21. Februar 2009

03. April 2009

Publikationsdatum:
05. September 2016 (online)

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Abstract

The Universal 2 wrist replacement is considered my many to be the implant of choice in patients with inflammatory arthropathy requiring joint replacement. The procedure is discussed in this article and technical aspects considered.

Keywords

Wrist - arthroplasty - rheumatoid - wrist replacement
 

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