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Arthroscopic Arthrolysis of Stiff Elbow.

ABSTRACT: Elbow stiffness is defined as an arc of flexion-extension motion of less than 100° and/or a contracture of more than 30° in flexion. Stiff elbow is common and can be very disabling, preventing individuals from carrying out the basic activities of daily living. The most common cause of stiff elbow is the sequela of an injury, but osteoarthritis can also produce limitations of mobility, which can benefit from surgical treatment The treatment of stiff elbow is initially orthopedic. If the patient still has functional limitations of the elbow after 6 months of suitable rehabilitation treatment , the option of surgical treatment must be considered. Surgical arthrolysis of the elbow can be performed with open surgery as well as with arthroscopic surgery. Good results can be obtained with both techniques achieving a functional arc of at least -30° extension to 130° of flexion. Arthroscopic surgery enables results comparable with those of open surgery but with a lower percentage of complications.

SUBMITTER: San Pastor PC

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7301335 | biostudies-literature |

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