Wrist arthroscopy.
Understanding of wrist biomechanics and pathology is enhanced by wrist arthroscopy. The procedure does indeed provide an alternative to arthrotomy in selected situations, greatly decreasing patient morbidity. It is a difficult skill to acquire; however, wrist arthroscopy presents diagnostic and therapeutic benefits that far outweigh this short-lived drawback.
Craig
S M
SM
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*