AANA Elbow Arthroscopy - August 2024-Elbow Stiffness and Arthritis

Elbow Stiffness and Arthritis_ Arthroscopic Management and Limitations

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Video Summary

The speaker discusses arthroscopic management of elbow stiffness and arthritis, focusing on contractures and degenerative arthritis. Elbow contractures limit motion and cause pain; arthroscopic capsular release offers a less invasive alternative to open surgery but requires careful technique to avoid nerve injury. Indications include significant motion loss; contraindications include severe joint damage. Arthroscopic treatment of degenerative arthritis involves debridement, osteophyte removal, and possible radial head resection, improving pain and function. The technique minimizes tissue damage but is technically demanding. Tips include careful nerve identification, use of metal trocars for capsule release, and handheld osteotomes for bone resection. Overall, arthroscopy provides effective outcomes with reduced complications.

Keywords

arthroscopic elbow surgery

elbow stiffness management

elbow contractures

degenerative elbow arthritis

capsular release technique