Bare bones: Fundamentals of diagnostic wrist arthroscopy

Antonia C Hoyle; Sumedh C Talwalkar; S Raj Murali

doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101478

Bare bones: Fundamentals of diagnostic wrist arthroscopy

J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2021 Jun 16:20:101478. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101478. eCollection 2021 Sep.

Authors

Antonia C Hoyle¹, Sumedh C Talwalkar¹, S Raj Murali¹

Affiliation

¹ Wrightington Upper Limb Unit, Hall Lane Appley Bridge, Wigan, UK.

Abstract

Diagnostic wrist arthroscopy is an essential component of the modern orthopaedic wrist surgeon's skill set. Fundamental elements of diagnostic wrist arthroscopy include pre-operative planning and consent, operative set up, surface anatomy, a systematic approach and applied clinical anatomy, and closure. These fundamentals are described, including options and preferences for implementation. A sound understanding of these elements is key to lay the foundations for successful clinical procedures.

Keywords: Diagnostic wrist arthroscopy.

Publication types

Review