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. 2016 Jul 18;5(4):e751–e756. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2016.02.030

Table 2.

Advantages and Risks of the Extensor Tendoscopy of the Wrist

Advantages Risks
  • 1.

    Small incisions

  • 2.

    Better cosmesis

  • 3.

    Minimal soft tissue dissection

  • 4.

    Preservation of the extensor retinaculum
  • 1.

    Risk of damage to the extensor tendons of the instrumented compartment

  • 2.

    Risk of damage to the cutaneous nerves