title: Complications of wrist arthroscopy and how to prevent them.
abstract: The incidence of complications related to wrist arthroscopy is unknown because of the small number of reported cases. Potential complications have been identified and are classified as (1) traction related; (2) complications incurred during the establishment of portals; (3) procedure-specific complications; and (4) miscellaneous. Techniques are described that may decrease the likelihood of each of these complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Rehabilitation, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, USA.
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Warhold
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Ruth
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*