Overview
Wrist fusion (arthrodesis) permanently joins bones to relieve severe pain from arthritis or instability.

Indications
End‑stage arthritis, severe instability, or failed prior surgeries.

Procedure overview
Bones are prepared and fixed with plates/screws to fuse.

Recovery
Immobilization followed by gradual functional adaptation; loss of wrist motion is expected.

Risks and complications
Non‑union, hardware irritation, adjacent joint arthritis.

Alternatives
Partial fusion or wrist replacement in selected cases.