PRC With Meniscal Allograft Arthroplasty for Wrist Osteoarthritis

PROCEDURE

Meniscus Allograft Transplantation with Proximal Row Carpectomy

Supplementing the wrist reconstruction with a meniscal allograft to improve wrist function and pain scores.

PROCEDURE

Proximal Row Carpectomy

Standard proximal row carpectomy with no tissue or synthetic adjuncts

DISABILITIES OF THE ARM, SHOULDER AND HAND Score: Baseline/Pre-op

Time frame: Preoperatively

Participant wrist disability score will be assessed before and after their wrist reconstruction procedure. Disability of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score ranges from (0-100) with higher score being worse and representing more disability. Lower scores are better and represent less disability. The questionnaire contains 11 questions about daily tasks which are rated 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (Unable to perform) for each question.

DISABILITIES OF THE ARM, SHOULDER AND HAND Score: 2 weeks

Time frame: 2 weeks

Participant wrist disability score after their wrist reconstruction procedure. Disability of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score ranges from (0-100) with higher score being worse and representing more disability. Lower scores are better and represent less disability. The questionnaire contains 11 questions about daily tasks which are rated 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (Unable to perform) for each question.

DISABILITIES OF THE ARM, SHOULDER AND HAND Score: 6 weeks

Time frame: 6 weeks

Participant wrist disability score after their wrist reconstruction procedure. Disability of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score ranges from (0-100) with higher score being worse and representing more disability. Lower scores are better and represent less disability. The questionnaire contains 11 questions about daily tasks which are rated 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (Unable to perform) for each question.

DISABILITIES OF THE ARM, SHOULDER AND HAND Score: 3 months

Time frame: 3 months

Participant wrist disability score after their wrist reconstruction procedure. Disability of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score ranges from (0-100) with higher score being worse and representing more disability. Lower scores are better and represent less disability. The questionnaire contains 11 questions about daily tasks which are rated 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (Unable to perform) for each question.

DISABILITIES OF THE ARM, SHOULDER AND HAND Score: 6 months

Time frame: 6 months

Participant wrist disability score after their wrist reconstruction procedure. Disability of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score ranges from (0-100) with higher score being worse and representing more disability. Lower scores are better and represent less disability. The questionnaire contains 11 questions about daily tasks which are rated 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (Unable to perform) for each question.

DISABILITIES OF THE ARM, SHOULDER AND HAND Score: 9 months

Time frame: 9 months

Participant wrist disability score after their wrist reconstruction procedure. Disability of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score ranges from (0-100) with higher score being worse and representing more disability. Lower scores are better and represent less disability. The questionnaire contains 11 questions about daily tasks which are rated 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (Unable to perform) for each question.

DISABILITIES OF THE ARM, SHOULDER AND HAND Score: 12 months

Time frame: 12 months

Participant wrist disability score after their wrist reconstruction procedure. Disability of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score ranges from (0-100) with higher score being worse and representing more disability. Lower scores are better and represent less disability. The questionnaire contains 11 questions about daily tasks which are rated 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (Unable to perform) for each question.

DISABILITIES OF THE ARM, SHOULDER AND HAND Score: 24 months

Time frame: 24 months

Participant wrist disability score after their wrist reconstruction procedure. Disability of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score ranges from (0-100) with higher score being worse and representing more disability. Lower scores are better and represent less disability. The questionnaire contains 11 questions about daily tasks which are rated 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (Unable to perform) for each question.

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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?

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