Proximal Row Carpectomy (PRC) is a recognised procedure to preserve motion for wrists which are affected by degenerative diseases at the radiocarpal joint. Material and Methods: Retrospective review of patients subjected to a PRC in our Institution. Demographic data, pain, mobility and grip force, and radiologic evolution before and after surgery were determined. Results: Seven patients, with an average age of 58 years-old. Average followup of 16 months. After PRC there was an improvement of mobility and grip force. Four of the seven patients were pain-free. Six patients were able to return to work. One patient developed arthritis of the wrist, being subjected to a wrist arthrodesis one year after surgery. Results: PRC is a good intervention for advanced arthritis of the radiocarpal joint.

Proximal Row Carpectomy (PRC) is a recognised procedure to preserve motion for wrists which are affected by degenerative diseases at the radiocarpal joint. Material and Methods: Retrospective review of patients subjected to a PRC in our Institution. Demographic data, pain, mobility and grip force, and radiologic evolution before and after surgery were determined. Results: Seven patients, with an average age of 58 years-old. Average followup of 16 months. After PRC there was an improvement of mobility and grip force. Four of the seven patients were pain-free. Six patients were able to return to work. One patient developed arthritis of the wrist, being subjected to a wrist arthrodesis one year after surgery. Results: PRC is a good intervention for advanced arthritis of the radiocarpal joint.