Elbow Arthroscopy in Stiff Elbow

2013 ◽  
pp. 43-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Pederzini ◽  
Massimo Tosi ◽  
Mauro Prandini ◽  
Fabio Nicoletta
Keyword(s):  
Elbow Arthroscopy ◽  
Stiff Elbow

Elbow arthroscopy in stiff elbow

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 467-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Adriano Pederzini ◽  
Fabio Nicoletta ◽  
Massimo Tosi ◽  
Mauro Prandini ◽  
Emanuele Tripoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elbow Arthroscopy ◽  
Stiff Elbow

scholarly journals Arthroscopic management of elbow stiffness

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Loose Bodies ◽  
Elbow Stiffness ◽  
Elbow Arthroscopy ◽  
Arthroscopic Management ◽  
Stiff Elbow ◽  
Contracture Release ◽  
Stiffness Loss ◽  
Elbow Motion ◽  
Elbow Contracture

AbstractThe elbow is particularly prone to stiffness. Loss of elbow motion is very limiting, and can be the result of trauma, primary osteoarthritis, heterotopic ossification and other conditions. Several exposures have been described for open elbow contracture release. Although a few decades ago elbow arthroscopy was considered only for diagnosis and removal of loose bodies, contemporary arthroscopic techniques allow successful management of the majority of conditions leading to elbow stiffness. Careful patient evaluation, use of advanced imaging studies, and acquisition of appropriate surgical skills are essential for the successful arthroscopic management of the stiff elbow. This expert opinion reviews some fundamentals of elbow stiffness as well as principles for the evaluation and arthroscopic management of the stiff elbow.

Elbow Arthroscopy for the Stiff Elbow

1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 1706
Author(s):  
Sung Jae Kim ◽  
Kwang Min Ko
Keyword(s):  
Elbow Arthroscopy ◽  
Stiff Elbow

scholarly journals Elbow Arthroscopy: Review of the Literature and Case Reports

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Khanchandani
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Neurological Complications ◽  
Loose Body ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Synovial Biopsy ◽  
Diagnostic Purpose ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Elbow Arthroscopy ◽  
Case Selection ◽  
Stiff Elbow

Elbow arthroscopy, though described first in 1930s, gained popularity only in the last 3 decades. There has been a steady expansion in the clinical applications of elbow arthroscopy owing to the significant improvements in instrumentation and arthroscopic skills. The procedure which was mainly used for diagnostic purpose, loose body removals, and synovial biopsy has now become an important tool for managing elbow arthritis, stiff elbow, and trauma. However, this procedure has a higher incidence of neurological complications and hence case selection and surgeon’s expertise are of utmost importance.

Elbow Arthroscopy

1987 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 557-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. William Woods
Keyword(s):  
Elbow Arthroscopy

scholarly journals Elbow arthroscopy - Indications and technique

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chow Hy ◽  
Eygendaal D ◽  
The B
Keyword(s):  
Elbow Arthroscopy

scholarly journals FRI0617-HPR GRADED MOTOR IMAGERY IN POSTTRAUMATIC STIFFNESS OF THE ELBOW: A PILOT STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 913.2-914
Author(s):  
T. Birinci ◽  
E. Kaya Mutlu ◽  
S. Altun
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Motor Imagery ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Elbow Fracture ◽  
Stiff Elbow ◽  
Limb Fractures ◽  
Upper Limb Fractures ◽  
Graded Motor Imagery

Background:Elbow fracture is treated either conservatively or surgically followed by a period of immobilization with casting or splinting. A splint used to immobilize upper limbs for many weeks results in changes in both the peripheral musculature and the central nervous system. It is well known that common complaints after upper limb fractures include weakness, pain, and stiffness; therefore, pain management is important in the early stages of the rehabilitation of upper limb fractures.Objectives:This pilot study aimed to investigate the efficacy of graded motor imaginary (GMI) on pain, range of motion (ROM), and function in patients with posttraumatic stiff elbow.Methods:Fourteen patients with posttraumatic stiff elbow (6 women, mean age: 45.42 ± 11.26 years, mean body mass index: 24.29 ± 3.38 kg\m2and mean duration of immobilization: 4.75 ± 1.03 weeks) were randomly allocated to either GMI or control groups. The GMI group received GMI treatment in addition to a structured exercise program, and the control group received a structured exercise program (two days per week for six weeks) (Figure 1). The assessments included pain at rest and during activity using the visual analog scale (VAS), elbow active ROM with a digital goniometer (Baseline Evaluation Instrument, Fabrication Enterprises, Inc., White Plains, NY), and upper extremity functional status using the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH). The assessments were performed at baseline and after the 6-week intervention.Figure 1.Graded motor imagery performed with mirror boxResults:After the 6-week intervention, there was a significant increase in elbow flexion-extension ROM and supination-pronation ROM, and improvement in DASH score in both groups (p<0.05). However, improvement in VAS-rest and VAS-activity was significantly higher in the GMI group than the control group (p=0.03 and p=0.01, respectively).Conclusion:A conservative treatment program consisting of GMI treatment in addition to a structured exercise program applied twice a week for 6 weeks, has been found more effective in decreasing pain in the posttraumatic stiff elbow. It could be concluded that GMI is an effective treatment method for elbow fracture in patients with predominant elbow pain.References:[1] Harris JE, Hebert A. Utilization of motor imagery in upper limb rehabilitation: a systematic scoping review. Clin Rehab. 2015:29(11):1092-1107.[2] Opie GM, Evans A, Ridding MC, Semmler JG. Short-term immobilization influences use-dependent cortical plasticity and fine motor performance. Neuroscience. 2016:330:247-256.[3] Birinci T, Razak Ozdincler A, Altun S, Kural C. A structured exercise programme combined with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching or static stretching in posttraumatic stiffness of the elbow: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehab. 2019:33(2):241-252.Acknowledgments:The present work was supported by the Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa (Project No: TDK-2019-33997).Disclosure of Interests:None declared

scholarly journals Arthroscopically-assisted fixation of anteromedial coronoid facet fracture and lateral ulnar collateral ligament repair for acute posteromedial rotatory fracture dislocation of the elbow

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 378-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Rashid ◽  
David Copas ◽  
Jeremy Granville-Chapman ◽  
Adam Watts
Keyword(s):  
Articular Surface ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Fracture Dislocation ◽  
Ligament Repair ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Coronoid Fracture ◽  
Elbow Arthroscopy ◽  
Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Arthroscopically Assisted ◽  
Facet Fracture

If left untreated, varus posteromedial rotatory injuries of the elbow result in poor functional outcomes. Surgical treatment allows restoration of elbow kinematics, minimizing the chances of chronic varus instability and early onset osteoarthritis. However, large exposures are associated with extensive soft tissue stripping, a high risk of infection, nerve injury, poor visualization of the articular surface and longer recovery. Consequently, there has been renewed interest in the use of elbow arthroscopy to circumvent these problems. Arthroscopic treatment offers the potential advantage of a swift recovery, with instant rehabilitation, less stiffness and swelling than might be expected after open repair. We present the first combined arthroscopic-assisted anteromedial facet coronoid fracture fixation and lateral ulna collateral ligament repair in a varus posteromedial rotatory injury of the elbow.

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