Universal 2 total wrist arthroplasty

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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