Tested partial wrist fusion with or without bone removal
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical options for certain types of advanced wrist arthritis—one with partial wrist fusion alone, and one with partial wrist fusion plus removal of a small wrist bone. It may help find which approach works better for pain and function after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have stage II or III SLAC or SNAC wrist arthritis
- Your wrist surgeon says you are a candidate for the study’s planned operations
- Your arthritis is only SLAC or SNAC (not other types)
- You do not have major arthritis or injury in nearby finger/hand joints that would interfere with treatment
- You can follow study steps, including consent, questionnaires, and follow-up visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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