Metacarpophalangeal joint arthroscopy: indications revisited.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2011.05.007.
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Abstract
Arthroscopic surgery has become the gold standard for the diagnosis and treatment of major joint disorders. With advancement in arthroscopic technique, arthroscopy has become feasible in most human joints, even those as small as the finger joints. The metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) can become spacious with simple traction, the intra-articular anatomy is simple, and its major structures can be easily visualized and identified. However, MCPJ arthroscopy has never been popular. This article describes our experience with MCPJ arthroscopy and seeks to establish its role in clinical practice.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint
Anatomy
- hand