Elbow Arthroscopy for the Stiff Elbow / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
;
: 1706-1710, 1994.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-769585
ABSTRACT
Twenty-five consecutive patients who had contracture of the elbow were treated by arthroscopy. The techniques were removal of loose bodies, removal of osteohyte, anterior capsular release, abrasional arthroplasty and excision of the radial head. The type of arthroscopic procedure was determined by the cause of limiting motion which was intra-articular(intrinsic). The mean preoperative arc of total motion was 92°(21°-113°). Re-examination of the elbows after anaverage follow-up of 19 months showed tbat the mean arc of total motion was 116°(14°-130°). Twenty-three out of twenty-five patients (92%) who were followed up were satisfied with the results of the procedure and exhibited improved ability in carrying out daily activities. In conclusion, arthroscopy of the elbow is an effective diagnostic procedure and is also effective in treating certain intra-articular problems with minimal morbidity and rapid recovery to function.
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Main subject:
Arthroplasty
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Arthroscopy
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Follow-Up Studies
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Contracture
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Elbow
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Joint Capsule Release
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Head
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
Year:
1994
Type:
Article
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