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Long-term results and explant analysis of the ReMotion total wrist arthroplasty

Lookup NU author(s): Goksu KandemirORCiD, Professor Tom Joyce

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Abstract

© The Author(s) 2023. The ReMotion wrist replacement has good short- to medium-term survival with an acceptable complication profile as we previously reported in a cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. We now report the long-term results of the same cohort and details of explant analysis of revisions undertaken for aseptic loosening. A total of 16 wrists were reviewed. Seven prostheses remain in situ with no obvious signs of wear or radiological loosening at a mean follow-up of 15.5 years. Three wrists had been revised: one for infection and two for aseptic loosening. Five patients (six wrists) died 2–9 years after operation from unrelated causes. Explant analysis demonstrated relatively minor wear compared with the published results of the Universal-2 prosthesis. We hypothesize that this may be explained by differences in polyethylene sterilization and prosthetic design. The ReMotion wrist replacement has favourable long-term results in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with a 16-year survival rate of 78%–86%. Level of evidence: IV

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Author(s): Stringer HJ, Cash T, Kennedy JA, Kandemir G, Newton AW, Joyce TJ, Brown DJ

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume

Year: 2024

Volume: 49

Issue: 8

Pages: 995-1001

Print publication date: 01/09/2024

Online publication date: 09/12/2023

Acceptance date: 24/11/2023

ISSN (print): 1753-1934

ISSN (electronic): 2043-6289

Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934231220251

DOI: 10.1177/17531934231220251

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