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Elbow arthroscopy: Indications, approaches and syndromes
Author(s) -
Nixon A. J.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2011.00366.x
Subject(s) - medicine , neurovascular bundle , elbow , arthroscopy , septic arthritis , osteoarthritis , surgery , reduction (mathematics) , osteochondritis dissecans , orthopedic surgery , arthritis , pathology , alternative medicine , geometry , mathematics
Summary Elbow arthroscopy is not commonly performed and can be challenging due to surrounding neurovascular and muscle structures. Three approaches provide access to the various compartments and joint surfaces of the elbow except the proximal radius. Indications for diagnostic arthroscopy include septic arthritis, osteochondral chip fracture, assisted reduction of adjacent epiphyseal fractures, developmental orthopaedic disease and staging of osteoarthritis. Outcome is determined by extent of joint disruption and control of infectious agents.