Wrist Procedures

Arthroscopic Procedures.

Diagnostic Wrist Arthroscopy

A procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. During arthroscopy, a surgeon inserts a narrow tube containing a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision about the size of a buttonhole. The view inside your joint is transmitted to a video monitor. Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to see inside your joint without having to make a large incision.

TFCC repair

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries to the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) present as ulnar-sided wrist pain, frequently with clicking. The surgeon debrides any tears of the disc or meniscal homologue that might catch against other joint surfaces. Arthroscopic debridement works well for simple tears. Much of the damaged tissue can be removed while still keeping a stable wrist joint. The torn structures can be reattached with repair sutures.