Chapter 39 - Wrist Arthroscopy Flashcards
1
Q
outcomes of arthroscopically debrided ganglion cysts?
A
if adjacent capsular tissue is also debrided, they have comparable outcomes and recurrence rates to open excision even if stalk is not identified arthroscopically
2
Q
where do volar wrist ganglia originate from
A
Radioscaphoid joints or scaphotrapezialtrapezoidal joints
3
Q
where is the 3-4 portal located?
A
1cm distal to listers
Between EPL and EDC
primary viewing portal
SBRN averages 16mm from the 3-4 portal
4
Q
where is 4-5 portal located?
A
between 4 (EDC, EIP, PIN) and 5 (EDM)
most common visualization portal
5
Q
6R location
A
just radial to ECU tendon
dorsal sensory branch of the ulnr nerve averages 8mm from this portal
6
Q
1-2 portal location
A
high risk of injury to the RADIAL ARTERY and SBRN, between APL and ECRB
