Hilgersom NFJ, Oh LS, Flipsen M, Eygendaal D, van den Bekerom MPJ. Tips to avoid nerve injury in elbow arthroscopy.
World J Orthop 2017;
8:99-106. [PMID:
28251060 PMCID:
PMC5314153 DOI:
10.5312/wjo.v8.i2.99]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2016] [Revised: 11/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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.
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