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Who Requires Wrist Arthroscopy?
Wrist arthroscopy is beneficial for individuals with conditions such as intra-articular wrist fractures, cartilage injuries, triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries, wrist joint synovitis, arthritis, and ganglion disorders.
Benefits of Wrist Arthroscopy:
Compared to open surgery, wrist arthroscopy is an outpatient procedure, allowing patients to return home the same day. It involves smaller incisions, resulting in quicker recovery times and fewer complications.
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release:
For carpal tunnel syndrome, endoscopic carpal tunnel release offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. This procedure involves decompressing the median nerve using an endoscope, resulting in smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays compared to open surgery.
In summary, wrist arthroscopy and endoscopic carpal tunnel release provide effective treatment options with less invasive approaches, allowing for quicker recovery and improved patient outcomes.
Wrist arthroscopy replacement is a surgical procedure used to treat various wrist conditions, such as arthritis or severe injuries, by replacing damaged wrist joints with artificial implants.
Candidates for wrist arthroscopy replacement typically include individuals with advanced wrist arthritis or significant wrist joint damage that hasn't responded to conservative treatments like medication or physical therapy.
Benefits may include reduced pain, improved wrist function and range of motion, enhanced quality of life, and the ability to resume daily activities with less discomfort.
The recovery process can vary depending on individual circumstances and the extent of the surgery, but it generally involves physical therapy, pain management, and gradually increasing activity levels over several weeks to months.
Risks and complications may include infection, blood clots, nerve or blood vessel damage, implant failure, stiffness, or ongoing pain. It's essential to discuss these potential risks with your surgeon before undergoing the procedure.
