Surgical Principles
Joint synovectomy; resection of ulnar head; anterior transposition of the extensor retinaculum; extensor tendon synovectomy;
posterior displacement of extensor carpi ulnaris; realignment of carpal bones; fusion between radius and lunate using autogenous
bone grafts.
Key Words Rheumatoid arthritis - Synovectomy - Partial wrist fusion - Ulnar head resection - Ulnar translation - Carpal subluxation