Artroscopia de mano y muñeca

Hand and wrist arthroscopy

A minimally invasive technique that allows an injury to be repaired through two small incisions.

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that repairs a lesion through two small incisions. Centro Médico Teknon has one of the few teams in Spain specialising in traumatology and orthopaedic surgery, led by Dr Joaquim Casañas, for hand and wrist surgery using this technique.

What injuries can be treated with arthroscopic surgery?
The specialists at Centro Médico Teknon perform various arthroscopic procedures, such as:
- Treatment of synovial cysts. Synovial cysts are small benign tumours of unknown cause that usually appear next to the tendons of the wrist joint, typically on the back of the hand.
- Treatment of osteoarthritis of the wrist and thumb. Pain and loss of strength in the joint are the main concerns for patients with osteoarthritis of the wrist and thumb. In the early stages, we can treat it successfully and even definitively, or at least slow down its progression. In advanced cases of osteoarthritis, it is usually necessary to fit a prosthesis through open surgery.
- Treatment of wrist ligament injuries. Wrist arthroscopy allows us to obtain accurate diagnoses of wrist ligament injuries and treat them in a minimally invasive manner while ensuring effectiveness
- Treatment of wrist fractures and sequelae of wrist fractures. In hand and wrist fractures, it is important to provide appropriate treatment to prevent joint deformities that will eventually develop into osteoarthritis. Arthroscopy allows us to correct deformities that are otherwise untreatable.
What are the benefits of this technique?
Arthroscopic surgery is less aggressive and less invasive than traditional open surgery. It is performed through two small incisions, resulting in less scarring and a shorter recovery time. Arthroscopy is also performed under local-regional anaesthesia, meaning that the hospital stay is shorter.

This technique also allows the surgeon to see the injury more clearly and perform more precise work.
What diagnostic tests should be performed before surgery?
To confirm the diagnosis after a physical examination and review of the patient's medical history, the specialist may request an X-ray, CT scan or MRI of the hand and/or wrist.
What kind of results can be expected from this surgery?
The results of arthroscopic surgery on the hand and wrist are positive. Usually, the patient regains the mobility and strength lost due to the injury.

Initial recovery occurs between 3 and 6 weeks after the procedure in most cases, depending on the condition being treated. The patient may require rehabilitation after surgery depending on the progression of the injury.

Hand and wrist arthroscopy

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