Tips to avoid nerve injury in elbow arthroscopy

Nick F.J. Hilgersom, Luke S. Oh, Mark Flipsen, Denise Eygendaal, Michel P.J. van den Bekerom

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Abstract

Elbow arthroscopy is a technical challenging surgical procedure because of close proximity of neurovascular structures and the limited articular working space. With the rising number of elbow arthroscopies being performed nowadays due to an increasing number of surgeons performing this procedure and a broader range of indications, a rise in complications is foreseen. With this editorial we hope to create awareness of possible complications of elbow arthroscopy, particularly nerve injuries, and provide a guideline to avoid complications during elbow arthroscopy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)99-106
Number of pages8
JournalWorld Journal of Orthopaedics
Volume8
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017

Keywords

  • Arthroscopy
  • Complications
  • Education
  • Elbow
  • Nerve injury
  • Preventive strategies

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