title: Midcarpal arthroscopy: anatomy and technique.
abstract: Wrist arthroscopy has had a dramatic impact in both evaluation and treatment of a variety of wrist problems. Wrist arthroscopy has typically meant arthroscopy of the proximal wrist joint; however, midcarpal joint arthroscopy is becoming a routine part of a complete arthroscopic examination of the wrist. Specific indications, pertinent anatomy, and a clear technique for performing a midcarpal arthroscopy is not well documented in the literature. This article attempts to offer some insight on these issues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston 77550.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Viegas
mesh_terms: D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D011859:Radiography; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery