title: Use of arthroscopy for the treatment of scaphoid fractures.
abstract: Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to use smaller incisions and still have predictable outcomes in the treatment of scaphoid fractures. Similar to large joint arthroscopy, the ability to visualize the fracture site allows one to not only fine tune the reduction and to assess the vascularity of the fracture fragments but to evaluate and treat any associated soft tissue injuries that may affect the end result. Specialized equipment and a basic knowledge of wrist arthroscopy however are required.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, The Hand and Wrist Institute, 2808 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA 90503, USA. Electronic address: d-slutsky@msn.com.
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Slutsky
authors.forename: Julien
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Trevare
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001863:Bone Screws; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Arthroscopy; Fracture; Nonunion; Scaphoid