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Research Article| Volume 5, ISSUE 3, P175-181, August 2005

Wrist Arthroscopy: Standard Portals and Arthroscopic Anatomy

      Wrist arthroscopy has become an indispensable tool for the hand surgeon. An effective arthroscopy is possible only with an appreciation for the surface anatomy, sound technique for establishing portals, and an understanding of intra-articular anatomy. This article reviews the radiocarpal, midcarpal, and special-use portals of wrist arthroscopy.
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