If instability is confined to the intracarpal and carpometacarpal joint, a partial carpal arthrodesis may be indicated; however, if there is instability of the antebrachiocarpal joint, a pancarpal arthrodesis should be considered. | If instability is confined to the intracarpal and carpometacarpal joint, a partial carpal arthrodesis may be indicated; however, if there is instability of the antebrachiocarpal joint, a pancarpal arthrodesis should be considered. |