Wrist Arthroscopy in Athletes

Abstract

Abstract Arthroscopy is a surgical technique whose indication for wrist injuries has grown in recent years. Athletes are subject to traumatic injury to the wrist due to training overload or the intensity of the activity during competition. The need of a quick return to sports practice makes arthroscopy a very useful minimally invasive technique in these situations. The authors present indications of sports-related injuries to the wrist that can be treated by arthroscopy. A literature review is also presented.

Keywords

• arthroscopy/methods
• hand injuries/diagnosis
• wrist injuries/diagnosis
• athletic injuries