Deana Mercer

Asif Ilyas, an orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in wrist arthritis, along with experts Jason Nydick and Deana Mercer, dissect the complexities of managing progressive wrist pain in a 70-year-old man. They weigh the benefits of different surgical options like proximal row carpectomy versus four-corner fusion. Nonoperative approaches, denervation strategies, and nuances of wrist arthroplasty are explored. Insights on postoperative care and addressing potential complications like carpal loosening add depth to their engaging discussion.