title: [Arthroscopy of the wrist joint].
abstract: Our experiences with 100 wrist arthroscopies demonstrate the significance of this technique. In all these cases it was possible to clarify whether one or more pathologies were present or whether the joint was intact. The arthroscope makes it possible to discern the quality and extent of lesion far better than with imaging procedures. Arthroscopy for operations on the wrist seems very promising, but we need much more experience before we can appreciate its full potential and value.
authors.affiliation: Departement Chirurgie der Universität, Kantonsspital Basel.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Staehlin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery