Arthroscopic Treatment of Elbow Osteoarthritis and Arthroscopic Ulnar Nerve Decompression
10.5397/cise.2016.19.4.256
- Author:
Seok Won CHUNG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. smilecsw@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Elbow;
Osteoarthritis;
Arthroscopy;
Ulnar nerve;
Decompression
- MeSH:
Arthroscopes;
Arthroscopy;
Decompression;
Elbow Joint;
Elbow;
Joints;
Osteoarthritis;
Ulnar Nerve
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2016;19(4):256-263
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Although arthroscopic surgery has been used conventionally, it has not been widely adopted yet due to the risks of complications, including nerve damage, technical difficulties, and limited indications. As shown in other joints, however, the use of an arthroscope will gradually increased in the elbow joint (‘Arthroscopy always wins’). Herein, arthroscopic treatments and arthroscopic ulnar nerve decompression will be discussed in cases of elbow osteoarthritis.
