What does a hand and wrist arthroscopy treat?
A hand and wrist arthroscopy may be recommended for these hand and wrist problems:
- Loose cartilage or bone fragments
- Arthritis
- Hand and wrist instability
- Loss of function
- Infection in the hand or wrist
Hand and wrist arthroscopy results
A hand and wrist arthroscopy can restore function and eliminate pain in the hand or wrist in most patients.
What to expect with a hand and wrist arthroscopy
A hand and wrist arthroscopy typically requires general anesthesia. This means the patient is unconscious for the duration of the procedure. The surgeon first makes a small incision or incisions in the wrist area. This is large enough for small instruments, including a camera to guide the surgeon, to be inserted to perform the surgery.