Ultrasonography-Guided Surgery around the Wrist and Hand

Kang,  Hong Je; Kim,  Se Jin

doi:2016.21.3.105

Arch Hand Microsurg > Volume 21(3); 2016 > Article

Review

Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand 2016;21(3):105-112.
Published online September 30, 2016.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12790/jkssh.2016.21.3.105

Ultrasonography-Guided Surgery around the Wrist and Hand

Hong Je Kang, Se Jin Kim

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wonkwang University Hospital, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. kanghongje@hanmail.net

Received: 26 May 2016 • Revised: 11 August 2016 • Accepted: 14 August 2016

Abstract

Ultrasonography is used commonly for diagnosis and treatment in orthopedic field, because of low cost and radiation free imaging. Especially, in hand and wrist, where anatomical structures are located superficially, ultrasonography is very useful. Furthermore, major structures could be seen real-time, increasing safety and accuracy in operation. Therefore, some authors are trying ultrasonography-guided surgery around wrist and hand. This article reviewed the ultrasonography-guided surgery around wrist and hand with its technique, indication, and contraindication.