Wrist Arthroscopy
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Wrist and Hand Examination
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2015
Source: Robert E. Sallis, MD. Kaiser Permanente, Fontana, California, USA The wrist is a complex joint made up of 8 carpal bones and their numerous articulations and ligaments. Overlying the wrist are the tendons and muscles of the hand and fingers. The hand is made up of 5 metacarpal bones, and the tendons that run to the hand overlie these bones. Finally, the fingers consist of 14 phalanges with their articulations held together by collateral ligaments and volar plates. Common mechanisms of...
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Simulating Fall-Induced Wrist Fractures Using a Cadaveric Human Forearm Specimen
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2026
Source:Anthony J. Yosick1,2, Christine Massie1, Emma Knapp2, Hani A. Awad1,2,31Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, US2Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Orthopedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA3Department of Orthopedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, USAThe video demonstrates fall-related wrist fractures using human cadaver forearms with varying bone densities. Specimens are standardized by removing upper soft tissue,...
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A Probing Device for Quantitatively Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Soft Tissues during Arthroscopy
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2020
Probing during arthroscopy surgery is normally done to assess the condition of the soft tissue, but this approach has always been subjective and qualitative. This report describes a probing device that can measure the resistance of the soft tissue quantitatively with a tri-axial force sensor during arthroscopy.
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Evaluation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Wrist Wearables to Estimate Stress on Students
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2018
A protocol to evaluate solutions based on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) wrist wearables to estimate stress in students is proposed. The protocol is carried out in two phases, an initial laboratory-based stress induction test, and a monitoring stage taking place in the classroom while the student is performing academic activities.
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Use of Galvanic Skin Responses, Salivary Biomarkers, and Self-reports to Assess Undergraduate Student Performance During a Laboratory Exam Activity
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2016
Research on undergraduate students' academic achievement emotions have primarily relied on self-reports in laboratory settings. Studies rarely include bio-physiological measures to these self-reports. This protocol will describe a methodology that integrates self-reports with and bio-physiological measures to assess student response and performance during a laboratory examination activity.
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Fluid distension expands the joint space so the arthroscope can transmit magnified images of internal structures. This clearer visual field allows the clinician to inspect areas within the wrist and guide instruments under direct visualization. The fluid-supported view therefore connects diagnosis with targeted management of damage inside the joint.
Once a problem is identified, specialized instruments can be used through the small portals rather than relying on visualization alone. Depending on the finding, the clinician may remove damaged tissue, repair ligaments, or smooth injured cartilage. These actions make the technique both diagnostic and therapeutic, because the same direct view supports assessment and immediate treatment.
Compared with open surgery, wrist arthroscopy reaches the joint through tiny portals and uses smaller incisions. Its value lies in combining magnified visualization with instrument access while limiting the size of the external openings. This approach can support precise inspection and treatment planning when clinicians need to characterize internal joint damage.
A typical workflow begins with insertion of the arthroscope and specialized instruments through tiny portals. Fluid is introduced to distend the joint, and the camera transmits magnified images for inspection. Under direct visualization, the clinician can then address the identified problem, such as damaged tissue, a ligament tear, or a cartilage injury.
Clinicians may use wrist arthroscopy to evaluate ligament tears, cartilage injuries, inflammatory disease, or persistent wrist pain. The technique can help identify internal joint abnormalities while also allowing selected problems to be treated during the same surgical approach. Findings from the procedure can guide treatment planning by showing the location and nature of joint damage.
In medicine, wrist arthroscopy supports assessment of joint damage, treatment planning, and postoperative evaluation. Directly observed injury patterns also contribute to understanding wrist biomechanics, meaning how structures function and interact within the joint. This makes the technique relevant both to patient management and to clinical study of wrist injuries and their effects on joint function.