We describe a technique for arthroscopy of the wrist which is carried out without traction and with the arm lying horizontally on the operating table. The wrist is not immobilised, which makes it possible to assess the extent of instability after a ligamentous tear. In a prospective study of 30 patients we compared this technique with conventional wrist arthroscopy, performing the new method fi...

PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of perioperative information for wrist arthroscopy on postoperative pain, return to daily activities, and patient satisfaction. METHODS 34 women and 21 men aged 19 to 54 (mean, 35) years underwent diagnostic wrist arthroscopy to explore the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints. They were randomised to receive specific preoperative information on the procedure (pict...

Arthroscopy has revolutionized the practice of orthopaedics by providing the technical capability to examine and treat intra-articular abnormalities. The development of wrist arthroscopy was a natural progression from the successful application of arthroscopy to other, larger joints. The wrist is a labyrinth composed of 8 carpal bones, multiple articular surfaces with 28 intrinsic and extrinsic...

Chronic Synovitis presents a diagnostic dilemma for clinicians and surgeons. In our study we investigated patients presenting with chronic synovitis of wrist joint arthroscopy. 8 out 34 (23.53%) cases were histologically positive granulomas suggestive tuberculosis. We able to predict the etiology disease based on arthroscopy findings.