Guidance

Evidence-based recommendations on midcarpal hemiarthroplasty for wrist arthritis in adults. This involves using a metal implant to create an artificial wrist joint, to relieve pain and maintain movement.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: October 2025

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)