title: Extensor tendon lacerations from arthroscopic excision of dorsal wrist ganglion: case report.
abstract: Arthroscopy is an accepted technique for the resection of wrist ganglions. The reported complication rate is comparable with open resection at 2%; however, this rate may be underestimated. Most reported complications are relatively benign and self-limited. In this case report, we detail lacerations of multiple digital extensor tendons from arthroscopic resection of a dorsal ganglion and describe our management of this complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York. Electronic address: anna_cooper@urmc.rochester.edu.
authors.forename: Anna R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Cooper
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Elfar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D022125:Lacerations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010147:Pain Measurement; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000601:surgery*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014953:Wrist / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Arthroscopy; extensor tendon; wrist ganglion