Elbow arthroscopy. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Arthroscopy of the elbow was originally considered to be an unsafe procedure because of the small size of the elbow joint capsule and its proximity to several crucial neurovascular structures. Over the past decade, however, the procedure has become safer and more effective. These improvements can be attributed to a better understanding of elbow anatomy and of the disorders about the elbow as well as to advances in arthroscopic equipment and surgical technique. The most common indications for elbow arthroscopy include removal of loose bodies, synovectomy, débridement and/or excision of osteophytes, capsular release, and the assessment and treatment of osteochondritis dissecans. More recent advances have expanded the indications of elbow arthroscopy to include fracture management (eg, radial head fractures) and the treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

publication date

  • October 1, 2008

Research

keywords

  • Arthroscopy
  • Elbow Joint

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 54149114324

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.5435/00124635-200810000-00003

PubMed ID

  • 18832601

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 16

issue

  • 10