title: The volar portal in wrist arthroscopy.
abstract: Wrist arthroscopy is not only a diagnostic tool; it has also developed into a valuable treatment alternative for several wrist disorders. All of the standard portals are dorsally located, leaving the dorsal sector of the radiocarpal and midcarpal joint partially invisible. A volar portal has been developed through the bed of the flexor carpi radialis tendon, thus expanding the therapeutic possibilities. We report our personal experience with the use of a volar portal in 28 of 206 (14%) wrist arthroscopies. No technical problems or neurovascular complications were encountered. We think the standardized approach as described is valuable and safe.
authors.affiliation: Hand Unit, Orthopaedic Department, U.Z. Pellenberg, Pellenberg, Belgium.
authors.forename: Nathalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Van Meir
authors.forename: Ilse
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Degreef
authors.forename: Luc
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: De Smet
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult