AANA19 Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Elbow Arthritis_ What the Scope can Do - Featured Lecture-Dr. Felix H. Savoie, M.D.

Elbow Arthritis_ What the Scope can Do - Featured Lecture-Dr. Felix H. Savoie, M.D.

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The speaker discusses elbow arthritis affecting 5% of the population, noting a shift toward arthroscopy over total elbow replacement due to better outcomes and younger patients. Symptoms include stiffness and pain, with common pathologies like spurs and synovitis. Diagnosis involves physical exam and imaging, especially CT. Initial treatment is non-operative: corticosteroids, injections, bracing. Surgery is indicated if symptoms persist, with arthroscopic debridement preferred for its precision, visualization, faster recovery, and fewer complications like heterotopic ossification. Key surgical steps include spur removal, synovectomy, and careful nerve management. Long-term results show improved motion and patient satisfaction, making arthroscopy the recommended treatment for elbow arthritis.

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Concurrent Scientific Session II: Wrist and Elbow 5.3.2019

Keywords

elbow arthritis

arthroscopy

total elbow replacement

synovitis

heterotopic ossification