title: Wrist arthroscopy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Craig
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*