Wrist Arthroscopy Surgery in Gurugram

What Is Wrist Arthroscopy?

Wrist arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure where a tiny camera (arthroscope) is inserted into the wrist joint through small incisions (portals) less than 5mm wide. The camera provides a magnified, high-definition view of the inside of your wrist joint, allowing Dr. Yadav to diagnose and treat problems that may not be visible on X-rays or MRI scans.

Because the incisions are so small, arthroscopy causes much less tissue damage than open surgery — meaning less pain, less scarring, and faster recovery for you.

Conditions Treated with Wrist Arthroscopy

• TFCC tears — tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex, a common cause of pain on the little-finger side of the wrist
• Scapholunate ligament injuries — ligament tears between wrist bones that cause instability
• Ganglion cysts — removal of cysts arising from the wrist joint
• Wrist fractures — assisting with precise alignment during distal radius fracture fixation
• Chronic wrist pain — diagnostic arthroscopy to identify the cause when imaging is inconclusive
• Cartilage damage — debridement (cleaning) of damaged cartilage surfaces
• Synovitis — removal of inflamed joint lining (in rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions)

The Procedure

Wrist arthroscopy is typically performed as a day-case procedure:

• Anaesthesia: Regional anaesthesia (arm block) — you're awake but feel no pain
• Duration: 30–60 minutes depending on the procedure
• Technique: 2–3 small portals (incisions) are made. The arthroscope and miniature instruments are used to repair, trim, or reconstruct structures inside the joint.
• Discharge: Same day in most cases

Benefits Over Open Surgery

• Smaller incisions (less than 5mm) — minimal scarring
• Less post-operative pain and swelling
• Better visualisation of deep joint structures
• Faster rehabilitation and return to activities
• Lower infection risk
• Can be combined with other procedures (fracture fixation, ligament repair) in the same sitting

Recovery Timeline

• Week 1: Bandage and wrist support. Finger movements encouraged from day one.
• Week 2: Suture removal. Begin gentle wrist range of motion.
• Week 2–6: Gradual increase in wrist movement and light activities.
• Week 6–12: Strengthening exercises. Return to sports and manual work depending on the procedure performed.

Persistent Wrist Pain? Get Answers.

If you've had wrist pain for more than a few weeks that hasn't responded to rest or medication, arthroscopy can provide both diagnosis and treatment — often in the same sitting.

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