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Anatomy Of The Elbow JointOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
The ebow is one of the most complex boney articulations in the body. Bone structure and ligamentous connections provides stability amd elbow motion in two planes: flextion- extenstion which involves rotation of the ulna about the humerus and supination- pronation which involves rotation of the radius about the ulna.
The articulating surfaces of the elbow joint consist of, distal end of the humerus which has two components, hemispherical capitellum laterally and spoon shape trochlea medially, the proximal radius includes the radial head, and proximal ulna includes greater and lesser sigmoid notches.
Arthroscopically the elbow joint is divided into three arthroscopic compartments, the anterior compartment includes the coronoid, the trochlea, the capitellum, radial head, radial and coronoid fossae, the lateral compartment includes, the radial head, capitellum, posterior and lateral capsule, posterior compartment includes, the olecranon tip, triceps insertion, posterior trochlea, olecranon fossa, and posterior capsule.
Indications of elbow arthroscopy include, removal of loose bodies which is the most common arthroscopic procedure performed on the elbow, synovitis, osteophytes removal, debridement of osteoarthritic elbow, release of scaring and adhesions, osteochondritis dissecans, arthroscopic assisted internal fixation of radial head fractures, assessment of instability of elbow joint, valgus extention over load, and infection.
Arthroscopy of the elbow may be hazardous to important nearby nerves and vessels. The portals described for the elbow are based on avoiding these neurovascular structures. Proper portal placement and careful technique can significantly diminish the risk to these structures. Portals should be created with fully distended joint, and the elbow fixed to 90 degrees, especially on creating anterior portals, to provide maximum clearance of neurovascular structures.
Many portals are described for elbow arthroscopy, which is divided into proximal and distal portals. Proximal portals include proximal anterolateral, proximal anteromedial, posterolateral, and direct posterior portal. Distal portals include distal anterolateral, distal anteromedial, and direct lateral portal.
Standard equipments as used for shoulder and knee arthroscopy, can be used for elbow, including arthroscopic system (arthroscope, sheath, light source, light cable), video system (video camera and monitor) and surgical instruments ( probe, mirrors, basket forceps, grasping forceps, shavers).
The procedure of elbow arthroscopy can be done either under general or regional anaesthesia. The general anaesthesia has the advantage of relaxing muscles helping in distention of the joint, and makes the prone position of the patient easier to tolerate. Position of the patient can vary from supine, prone, or lateral position.
Neurovascular injuries remain a constant risk during elbow arthroscopy because of the proximity of both superficial and deep neurovascular structures to the standard portal sites. However other complications like infection, cartilage damage, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy also arise and must be recognized.