Arthroscopic Elbow Osteocapsular Arthroplasty. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Treatment of primary elbow osteoarthritis in the young active patient less than 50 years old presents a treatment challenge to the practicing orthopaedic surgeon. Following failure of nonoperative management, surgical goals are aimed at reducing pain and improving joint mobility from bony impingement. Arthroscopic osteocapsular arthroplasty is a viable treatment option with few post-operative limitations. In contrast, total elbow arthroplasty is considered a salvage option in this patient population given the activity restrictions imposed. Osteocapsular arthroplasty combines soft tissue and bony debridement, osteophyte/loose body removal, synovectomy, capsular release, and bony contouring of the humerus and ulna to allow impingement-free range of motion.

publication date

  • November 6, 2017

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC5766346

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85033236494

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.021

PubMed ID

  • 29349005

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 6

issue

  • 6