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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