Wrist arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows your surgeon to see and treat issues inside the wrist joint. Using a small camera and narrow instruments, we address problems that involve joint surfaces, ligaments, cartilage, and surrounding soft tissues. It is often recommended when wrist pain, catching, swelling, or loss of motion do not improve with rest, bracing, medications, or therapy. Your OrthoNJ team may also recommend it to confirm a diagnosis and provide treatment simultaneously. The goal is to relieve pain, restore function, and help you return to daily activities.
During wrist arthroscopy, the surgeon makes a few tiny incisions and inserts a pencil-sized camera to view the joint on a monitor. Through separate small portals, specialized tools can smooth irritated tissue, remove loose fragments, or repair torn structures with sutures or anchors when necessary. Because the technique uses small incisions and limited dissection, it typically causes less tissue disruption, which may reduce pain and support quicker recovery compared with open surgery.
After surgery, you will likely wear a soft dressing or short splint, keep the hand elevated, and begin gentle motion as directed. Physical or occupational therapy focuses on swelling control, restoring range of motion, and gradually rebuilding strength and grip. Most people resume light daily activities within a few weeks, while full recovery can take several weeks to a few months depending on the extent of repair, your job demands, and personal healing factors such as age and overall health.
Contact one of OrthoNJ's locations spread out through all of New Jersey.
OrthoNJ is different from your typical medical provider. Unlike many in the industry, we prioritize patient care over profits. Our six divisions work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We believe in the "Power to Put Patients First," and our doctors and divisional partners strive to uphold this commitment in every aspect of our care.
This treatment info is for informational purposes only. Treatment and recovery vary person to person, and you should consult with your treating physician and team for details on your treatment and recovery process.
