Wrist pain, swelling, stiffness, or painful clicking can make push-ups, typing, lifting, or gripping distressing. These symptoms often stem from Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) tears, scapholunate ligament sprains, ganglion cysts, or joint inflammation.
Dr Harish Ortho provides specialized evaluation and Wrist Arthroscopy in Trichy to precisely identify and treat complex wrist joint pathology with minimal downtime.
What Is Wrist Arthroscopy?
Wrist arthroscopy is often called the gold standard for diagnosing and repairing internal wrist problems. A high-resolution miniature camera is introduced through tiny portals on the back of the wrist, allowing direct visualization of cartilage surfaces and delicate stabilizing ligaments.
Common procedures performed via wrist arthroscopy:
- TFCC tear repair and debridement (ulnar-sided wrist pain)
- Wrist ganglion cyst excision (minimally invasive removal from joint stalk)
- Scapholunate ligament injury repair
- Removal of loose bodies and inflamed synovial tissue
- Evaluation of unexplained persistent wrist pain following fractures
Wrist Pain & Ganglion Treatment
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled pouch developing from the wrist joint capsule. When ganglions cause persistent ache, weakness, or cosmetic discomfort, arthroscopic ganglionectomy clears the cyst and its root stalk from within the joint, reducing recurrence rates compared to traditional excision.
When Should You See a Wrist Specialist?
Recovery & Post-Procedure Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation begins with protective splinting for 1-2 weeks, followed by guided wrist mobility, forearm rotation exercises, and grip strengthening.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the ideal approach for ligament tears (TFCC, scapholunate), ganglion cysts, and cartilage lesions.
If you have persistent wrist pain, clicking, or an unresolved injury affecting your ability to bear weight or grip.
It assesses and repairs TFCC tears, ganglion stalks, ligament instability, and joint inflammation keyhole style.
No. Asymptomatic ganglions can be observed. Surgery is indicated when the cyst causes persistent pain, nerve compression, or functional difficulty.
Consult a Wrist Specialist in Trichy
Persistent wrist pain or a troublesome ganglion shouldn't slow you down. Book an appointment with Dr. Harish Ortho for expert diagnosis.