Wrist arthroscopy.
Arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure, is a valuable tool in the diagnosis and treatment of most disorders of the wrist. It offers direct visualization of the structures of the joint anatomy and existing disease processes while causing minimal damage to surrounding soft tissue. Other benefits of arthroscopic treatment compared to traditional open procedures include less postoperative pain, shorter recovery times, and fewer surgical complications.
Moses Cone Surgery Center, Greensboro, NC, USA.
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D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*