Wrist surgery options for certain wrist arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of wrist surgery for osteoarthritis in the wrist bones (SLAC/SNAC stage II–III). It may help you and your surgeon choose the procedure that best improves pain and wrist function for your specific wrist arthritis pattern.
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Who can take part
- You have SLAC or SNAC stage II–III wrist arthritis
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- Your wrist symptoms have lasted more than 3 months
- Your overall health is fairly good (ASA I or II)
- You should not need a different surgery to rebuild the scaphoid or related structure
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