The arthroscopy was established in Japan in the early 20th century. Clinical application of wrist arthroscopy for patients began in 1979.[1] Since then, recent development of wrist arthroscopy is extraordinary. Volar portal technique of the radiocarpal joint[2] and dry arthroscopy for repairing intra-articular fracture of the radius[3] were achieved in the first decade of 21st century. Introduction of distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) arthroscopy now has changed treatment algorism of triangular fibrocartilage complex lesions.[4] Techniques of arthroscopic ligament reconstruction of the scapholunate, lunotriquetral, radioulnar ligament, or dorsal wrist ligament were established and arthroscopic bone grafting to the scaphoid nonunion is now used worldwide.[5]

This issue includes the “Special Review” of “Nanoscope Arthroscopy: Lessons Learned in First 75 Cases” described by Drs. Oh and Kakar. This review described case series of new technology of disposable arthroscopy of 1.9-mm diameter for the wrist from its starting point. I believe, we shall develop advanced wrist arthroscopic surgeries, including technique itself and with a new device which is a logistic support from the company. All open wrist surgeries will be converted in arthroscopic fashion in near future, and in this scenario, a new device may be necessary. Interesting wrist papers such as vascularized bone grafting for scaphoid nonunion, scapholunate dissociation, distal radius fracture, DRUJ prosthesis, novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) effects for wrist surgery and interesting case reports are also included in this issue. Do not miss it.

Article published online:
13 August 2022

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