Arthroscopic Treatment of Elbow Osteoarthritis

Elbow Osteoarthritis

• Elbow is stiff and painful.
• There is usually loss of full elbow extension as well as loss of full elbow flexion.
• The problem usually did not occur suddenly but had been getting worse gradually over a long period of time.
• Patients usually give a history of using the involved upper limb in heavy exertional work or play e.g. heavy lifting in body builder.
  
  
  

Elbow Arthroscopy

• Minimally invasive.
• Via key-holes to the elbow joint.
• Burr away bone spurs.
• Allow improve elbow flexion and extension.
  

Please note that the information contained herein is for general medical information only.
If you have any specific medical condition or queries, please consult your medical doctor.

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