Complications and technical errors in endo- and arthroprostheses of the wrist and hand. A critical reappraisal of 89 operations.

The authors analyse eighty-nine operations performed between 1969 and 1975 for the insertion of endo- and arthroprostheses is the wrist and hand, with special reference to the complications and errors of technique of this type of surgery. They have paid particular attention to possible errors of diagnosis, faulty indications, and technical operative errors. They confirm that this type of surgery, which is still in the developmental stages, should be restricted to carefully selected cases and performed only in specialist centres.