Elbow Surgery
Articles and resources for Elbow Surgery in Orthopedic Surgery.
Elbow surgery is a procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons to address various issues affecting the elbow joint. Common reasons for considering surgery include severe arthritis, fractures, ligament injuries, or conditions like tennis elbow that do not improve with conservative treatments. When non-surgical options such as physical therapy or medication have failed to provide relief, surgery may be recommended to restore function and alleviate pain.
The surgical approach can vary depending on the specific condition being treated. Generally, the procedure may involve making an incision around the elbow to access the joint and repair or replace damaged structures. Depending on the complexity of the issue, the surgery can be performed using traditional open techniques or minimally invasive arthroscopic methods. Patients can expect a recovery period that may include rehabilitation to regain strength and mobility.
The benefits of elbow surgery often include reduced pain, improved function, and enhanced quality of life. Many patients find that their ability to perform daily activities is significantly improved following the procedure. However, as with any surgery, there are risks involved, including infection, nerve damage, or complications related to anesthesia. Understanding these potential outcomes is essential for patients considering elbow surgery.
Best Surgical Approach for Complex Elbow Injuries: Study Insights
This research paper discusses the best surgical approach to treat complex elbow injuries. The two methods compared in the study are the elbow dislocation approach and the olecranon osteotomy approach....Comparing Docking and Figure-of-8 Techniques in Elbow Ligament
This research paper compares two commonly used techniques for reconstructing the elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCLR), a procedure often performed on baseball players and other athletes. These techn...Comparing Supraclavicular and Infraclavicular Numbing Methods for Elbow
The objective of this research was to compare two methods of numbing the arm (brachial plexus block) for elbow surgery. The two methods are called supraclavicular and infraclavicular, which refer to d...Congenital Elbow Dislocation in Infants: Surgical Treatment Success
This research paper discusses a case where a 12-day-old baby boy had a deformity in his right elbow, preventing him from being able to bend it. X-rays and CT scans revealed the bones in his elbow were...Effective Cell-Based Therapies for Elbow Tendinopathy Treatment
This research paper investigates the use of cell-based therapies for treating conditions of the elbow. These therapies involve using cells to help repair damaged tissues in the body and are becoming i...Effective Elbow Surgery for Children with Severe Dislocation Stiffness
This research paper analyzes the effectiveness of a specific surgical treatment for children with chronic elbow dislocation accompanied by extreme stiffness. This condition is not often studied, espec...Effective Elbow Surgery for Severe Tennis Elbow: What Patients Need
This research paper looks into the effectiveness of a specific type of surgery for treating severe cases of tennis elbow that haven't responded to other treatments. The surgery, known as extracapsular...Effective Elbow Surgery Options for Osteoarthritis Relief
This research paper looks into elbow osteoarthritis, a challenging medical problem mainly characterized by the formation of bony projections (osteophytes). It may seem that simply removing these proje...Effective Elbow Surgery Options: Open Vs. Arthroscopic Arthrolysis
This research paper is about a comparison between two surgical treatments for elbow stiffness, which can severely limit daily activities. The treatments are open arthrolysis (a more invasive surgery w...Effective Recovery After Elbow Surgery: Rigid Tape Vs. Brace
This study looked into how effective two different types of supports (rigid tape and a hinged external fixation brace) were in helping people recover after having surgery on a specific type of elbow i...Effective Strategies for Treating Elbow Fractures After Surgery
This research paper discusses the challenges and debates around treating elbow fractures. It mentions that surgeries for such fractures often fail more compared to other types of fractures. There's a ...Effective Surgery for Adult Elbow Dislocation: What to Expect
This research looks at the effectiveness of surgical treatments for a specific type of elbow dislocation - convergent dislocation of the elbow (CDE) - in adults, specifically when initial non-surgical...Effective Treatments for Inner Elbow Pain: a Guide for Patients
This research paper discusses the issue of pain in the inner part of the elbow, a common problem that can be challenging for orthopedic doctors to treat. There are many potential causes including infl...Elbow Arthroscopy for Children: a Minimally Invasive Solution
This research paper discusses the use of elbow arthroscopy, a type of minimally invasive surgery, to treat various elbow conditions. Over the past four decades, it has emerged as a powerful method for...Elbow Arthroscopy in Children: Benefits and Common Conditions Treated
This research paper is a review of existing studies about elbow arthroscopy, a type of minimally invasive elbow surgery, in children and adolescents. The researchers gathered and analyzed data from 19...Elbow Stiffness: How Arthroscopic Surgery Can Improve Your Recovery
This research paper discusses the use of arthroscopy (a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint where an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope) in tr...Elbow Surgery for Athletes: Understanding Ucl Repair and Veos Risks
This research paper is about a condition called Valgus Extension Overload Syndrome (VEOS), which often affects athletes who use overhead movements, such as baseball players. VEOS includes a range of e...Elbow Surgery for Seniors: Understanding Injuries and Treatment
This research article focuses on elbow injuries in elderly people, which make up about 4.1% of all fractures in this age group. These injuries often happen due to low-energy events such as falling fro...Elbow Surgery for Stiffness: Options, Recovery, and What to Expect
This research paper discusses the issue of elbow stiffness, a condition that can severely limit the use of the affected arm and often results from trauma or injury. Treatment may be necessary if the r...Elbow Surgery for Tennis Elbow: Understanding Proprioception Recovery
This research study looked at how well patients can sense the position and movement of their elbow after having arthroscopic surgery due to chronic lateral epicondylitis, a condition that causes pain ...Elbow Surgery Options for Brachial Plexus Injury Recovery
This research paper is about a study that looked at different surgical treatments for patients with brachial plexus injury (BPI), a type of injury that can cause loss of movement or feeling in the arm...Elbow Surgery Options for Restoring Flexion After Paralysis
The research paper discusses elbow flexion paralysis, a major problem affecting the arm, often caused by injury to the brachial plexus (a group of nerves that control arm muscles) or nerve trunk. The ...Elbow Surgery: How a Database Improves Patient Safety and Outcomes
The D‑A-CH Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (DVSE) maintains a database, known as the endoprosthesis register (SEPR), which records information about the use of shoulder and elbow joint repl...Elbow Surgery: Understanding Flap Reconstruction Options and Outcomes
This research paper looks at the best ways to reconstruct the elbow using different types of flaps (tissue moved from another part of the body to replace damaged tissue). The researchers analyzed prev...Exploring Arthroscopic Surgery As a Safer Option for Severe Elbow
This research paper discusses the surgical treatment of elbow contracture, a condition where the elbow becomes stiff and its range of motion is reduced. It can be a difficult condition to treat, and p...Exploring Arthroscopic Surgery As a Solution for Severe Elbow Contracture
This research paper discusses the surgical treatment of elbow contracture, a condition where the elbow becomes stiff and its range of motion is reduced. It can be a difficult condition to treat, and p...Improving Elbow Surgery Outcomes Through Computer Simulations
This research paper discusses the use of computer simulations to evaluate elbow stability after an injury. Traditionally, doctors rely on their judgement to decide how to treat elbow injuries, but thi...Innovative Elbow Surgery: Mpets Technique for Soft Tissue Repair
This research paper is about a new surgical technique for reconstructing the elbow, a joint that is often injured or damaged by trauma, infection, or tumors. The technique, called microscopic parachut...Interposition Arthroplasty for Elbow Arthritis After Injury
This research paper looked into a rare treatment option for a type of elbow arthritis that happens after an injury, especially in young and active patients. This treatment, called interposition arthro...Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgery for Elbow Instability
This research paper is a review of past studies on a particular type of elbow surgery. This surgery, called lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) reconstruction, is used to treat a common form of e...Long-Term Outcomes of Total Elbow Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is a review of the long-term results of total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), a surgical procedure where the damaged parts of the elbow are replaced with artificial components. Two revie...Minimally Invasive Elbow Surgery for Fracture Repair in Adults
This research paper discusses a less invasive surgical method for treating specific types of elbow fractures in adults. The method, called arthroscopic-assisted fracture fixation, is particularly usef...Nerve Transfers for Elbow Surgery: Restoring Function After Injury
This research paper is basically a guide that explores different methods of nerve transfer that can help restore the functioning of the elbow. The study talks about techniques for both bending (flexin...Predicting Success in Elbow Nerve Transfer Surgery for Brachial
This research paper is about trying to predict whether a certain type of surgery for arm nerve damage will be successful or not. The surgery in question is called nerve transfer surgery, which is used...Selective Total Elbow Denervation: a New Hope for Arthritis Relief
This paper discusses a study on a new method for treating severe elbow arthritis, called selective total elbow denervation. This procedure involves disabling specific nerves in the elbow to reduce pai...Smart Elbow Brace: a Home Solution for Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Stroke or traumatic injuries often cause stiffness in the elbow, leading to a loss in the range of motion. Research suggests that moving the elbow soon after such an injury or surgery can help prevent...Top 100 Most Cited Papers on Elbow Surgery for Surgeons and Trainees
This research paper is a study that identifies and analyzes the top 100 most-cited research papers related to elbow surgery. The study is intended to help surgeons and trainees identify key articles a...Total Elbow Replacement: Outcomes for Patients with Hemophilia
This research paper is about the results of total elbow replacements (TER) in patients with hemophilic elbow arthropathy, a condition often seen in people with hemophilia where the elbow joint deterio...Total Elbow Surgery for Hemophilia: Risks and Outcomes Explained
This research paper is about a study conducted on individuals with hemophilia who underwent a surgical procedure called total elbow arthroplasty, which involves replacing the elbow joint with a prosth...Trans-Olecranon Fracture-Dislocation Surgery in Children Explained
This research paper is about a rare type of elbow injury in children, called trans-olecranon fracture-dislocation. The researchers looked back at 11 cases of this injury that took place between 2002 a...Ultrasound for Diagnosing Elbow Pain in Children and Teen Athletes
This research paper discusses the use of ultrasound as a technique to examine elbow pain in children and teenagers, particularly athletes. Ultrasound can be used alongside other imaging techniques lik...Understanding Anatomical Variants in Elbow Surgery for Better Outcomes
This research paper delves into the complexities of elbow surgery and the need for surgeons to be aware of potential anatomical variations. These could include differences in nerves beneath the skin t...Understanding and Managing Traumatic Elbow Instability From Injuries
This research paper discusses the difficulties in managing elbow injuries that cause instability. These injuries are commonly a result of falls, sports activities, or direct trauma, and can happen on ...Understanding and Treating Floating Elbow Condition in Children
This study looked into the condition known as 'floating elbow' in children. This condition is rare and usually happens when a child experiences a high-energy trauma, like falling from a significant he...Understanding Elbow Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Surgery
This research paper talks about elbow arthritis, a condition that is not very common, but can cause considerable pain, stiffness, or a feeling of instability. The most common causes of this condition ...Understanding Elbow Arthroscopy: Benefits and Risks for Patients
This research paper discusses the elbow arthroscopy procedure, a type of surgery done to diagnose and treat problems in the elbow joint. While the procedure has great potential and can greatly improve...Understanding Elbow Arthroscopy: Complications and Safety Tips
This study aimed to look at complications from elbow arthroscopy (a surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the elbow joint) over the past 16 years and to summarize the most reported...Understanding Elbow Arthroscopy: Risks, Complications, and Care
This research paper talks about the advancements in understanding the structure and diseases of the elbow, as well as improvements in surgical tools and techniques. As a result, elbow arthroscopy, a m...Understanding Elbow Extension Palsy: Symptoms, Causes, and Surgery
This research paper is about a condition known as elbow extension palsy, which is an inability to extend or straighten the arm at the elbow. The condition is usually okay because gravity helps when a ...Understanding Elbow Injuries in Overhead Athletes: a Guide for Players
This paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the elbow injuries encountered by athletes who perform overhead throwing. The elbow is a complex joint, and understanding its structure and movements...Understanding Elbow Plica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
This research paper is a review of previous studies on the structure known as the elbow plica, a fold of soft tissue in the elbow joint. There has been some confusion about what to call it, how common...Understanding Elbow Stiffness: Causes, Classifications, and Treatments
Elbow stiffness is a medical issue that can impact the functioning of a person's entire arm. There are many ways to categorize this problem, such as by how severe it is, what caused it, what its likel...Understanding Elbow Stiffness: Key Insights for Surgery Success
This research paper discusses the importance of thorough pre-operation assessments in cases of elbow stiffness. These assessments should identify which parts of and around the joint are affected, and ...Understanding Elbow Stress in Pitchers: Impact of Throwing Effort
This study looked at how much stress is placed on a baseball pitcher's elbow when they throw the ball at different effort levels. Ten high school baseball pitchers were asked to throw five pitches at ...Understanding Elbow Surgery for Chronic Instability in Adults
This research paper discusses chronic elbow instability in adults, which primarily includes valgus instability and posterolateral instability. These conditions often occur due to damage to the ligamen...Understanding Elbow Surgery for Tennis Elbow: What You Need to Know
This research paper is about the treatment of tennis elbow, a common condition causing pain around the elbow. Most people get better with non-surgical treatments like physical therapy and medications....Understanding Elbow Surgery for the Terrible Triad Injury
The "terrible triad" of the elbow is a serious injury that involves a dislocated elbow, a broken radial head (part of the forearm bone), and a break in the coronoid process (a small bony projection on...Understanding Elbow Surgery Lawsuits: Key Insights for Patients
This study looked at lawsuits related to elbow surgery in the United States from 2000 to 2023. It found that the most common reasons for these legal cases were surgeries involving the ulnar nerve (a n...Understanding Elbow Surgery Options for Osteoarthritis Treatment
This research paper discusses recent trends in treating shoulder and elbow conditions. There's been an increase in using shoulder replacement surgery to treat osteoarthritis (a type of joint disease) ...Understanding Elbow Surgery Risks and Safety Measures for Patients
This research paper discusses the risks associated with elbow arthroscopy, a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the elbow joint. The elbow is a complex joint and procedures on it can acc...Understanding Elbow Surgery Success: the Mayo Elbow Score Explained
This study wanted to see how consistent the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), a test used to measure the success of elbow surgery, is when used by the same person (intra-observer reliability) and w...Understanding Elbow Surgery: a Guide for Radiologists on Post-Treatment
This research paper is about the importance of radiologists understanding the various surgical procedures performed on the elbow. Particularly in cases where surgery has been done after an injury, it ...Understanding Elbow Surgery: a Guide to Elbow Arthrodesis
This research paper presents a video guide for performing a specific type of surgery called elbow arthrodesis. This procedure is not very common and is typically used as a last resort for situations s...Understanding Elbow Surgery: Diagnosing and Treating Stiff Elbow
This research paper talks about the difficulties in treating a "stiff elbow", which is when the elbow joint becomes hard to move. The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding the normal struct...Understanding Elbow Surgery: External Fixators for Complex Injuries
This paper describes a surgical procedure that uses an external device to stabilize or allow movement in the elbow after an injury or surgery. This device, called an external fixator, is especially us...Understanding Elbow Surgery: Imaging, Procedures, and Recovery
This research paper discusses the analysis of post-surgery images of the elbow joint. Sometimes, patients may need imaging for other reasons, and changes from the surgery may be noticed incidentally. ...Understanding Elbow Surgery: Implant Modifications and Outcomes
This research paper looks at how often, and with what results, surgeons at a particular hospital had to modify artificial elbow joint implants (Total Elbow Arthroplasty, or TEA) during surgery. The te...Understanding Elbow Surgery: Insights for Athletes and Recovery
This research paper discusses the issue of elbow injuries, particularly in athletes who participate in sports that involve overhead movements. It notes that these types of injuries are on the rise, es...Understanding Elbow Surgery: Low Amputation Rates After Tea
This research paper delves into the rate and causes of amputation following Total Elbow Arthroplasty (TEA), a surgical procedure that replaces the elbow joint with an artificial one, conducted at a pa...Understanding Elbow Surgery: Muscle Control After Nerve Repair
This research paper is about a study comparing the muscle control in the arms of two groups: people with normal, healthy nerves and people who had nerve repair surgery due to a traumatic injury to the...Understanding Elbow Surgery: Solutions for Persistent Instability
This research paper discusses the various treatment options for patients who continue to experience instability, partial dislocation (subluxation), or complete dislocation of the elbow after initial t...Understanding Elbow Surgery: Types, Outcomes, and What to Expect
This research paper reviews studies on elbow joint replacement surgeries, including total elbow replacement, radial head replacement, lower arm bone (distal humeral) half-replacement, and replacement ...Understanding Elbow Surgery: What to Expect After Joint Replacement
This research paper investigates the strain placed on the elbow joint during everyday activities, particularly after an elbow joint replacement or "total elbow arthroplasty" (TEA). The researchers are...Understanding Elbow Surgery: What to Expect From Revision Arthroplasty
This research paper discusses a surgical procedure called total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), or elbow replacement, and the complications that can arise from it. Compared to hip and knee replacements, elb...Understanding Elbow Surgery: What You Need to Know About Arthroscopy
This research paper discusses elbow arthroscopy, a surgical procedure used to treat various elbow conditions. It is used for a variety of reasons such as diagnosing problems, removing loose bodies, re...Understanding Elbow Ucl Injuries and Surgery for Throwing Athletes
This research paper is about a common elbow injury in athletes who often throw, like baseball players. This injury, known as an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury, has become more frequent in both...Understanding Floating Elbow Condition in Children: a Study on Treatment
This study looked into the condition known as 'floating elbow' in children. This condition is rare and usually happens when a child experiences a high-energy trauma, like falling from a significant he...Understanding Floating-Dislocated Elbow Surgery: What to Expect
In simple terms, this research paper discusses two rare cases of severe elbow injury known as 'floating-dislocated elbow', which is when the elbow is dislocated and the bones above and below the elbow...Understanding Heterotopic Ossification After Elbow Surgery: Key
This research examined a common complication after elbow surgery called heterotopic ossification (HO) - where bone grows in places it shouldn’t. Previous studies have told us where HO can happen, but ...Understanding Monteggia Fracture-Dislocation: Symptoms and Treatment
This research paper is discussing a specific type of bone break and dislocation that happens in the arm, called a Monteggia fracture-dislocation. This injury involves a break in the upper part of the ...Understanding Nerve Injury Risks During Elbow Arthroscopy Surgery
This research paper is about a study that looked at the risk of nerve damage during elbow arthroscopy, a type of minimally invasive surgery used to diagnose and treat problems in the elbow joint. The ...Understanding Nursemaid's Elbow: Causes and Treatment for Parents
This study looked at a common elbow injury in young children known as nursemaid's elbow, which usually happens when the arm is pulled or yanked. However, the researchers wanted to understand the injur...Understanding Post-Surgery Changes in the Elbow: a Guide for Radiologists
This research paper is about the importance of radiologists understanding the various surgical procedures performed on the elbow. Particularly in cases where surgery has been done after an injury, it ...Understanding Recovery From Divergent Dislocation of the Elbow in Adults
This study looked at the outcomes of treatment for a certain type of elbow injury called Divergent Dislocation of the Elbow (DDE) in adults. The researchers looked at patients who had been treated for...Understanding Risks and Trends in Elbow Arthroscopy Surgery
This research paper looked at the trends and associated risks involving elbow arthroscopy - a minimally invasive surgical procedure on the elbow. The study used a national insurance database to track ...Understanding Septic Arthritis of the Elbow: Symptoms and Surgery
This research paper is about a serious condition called septic arthritis of the elbow, which needs quick and accurate diagnosis and immediate surgery. The success of treatment largely depends on diagn...Understanding Simple Elbow Dislocations: Causes, Treatments, and Care
This research paper discusses simple elbow dislocations, a condition where the bones of the elbow are separated, often due to trauma. The paper also covers related topics including elbow instability, ...Understanding Tennis Elbow: Treatment Options and Surgery Explained
This research paper discusses the condition known as tennis elbow, which is an injury caused by overusing the muscles in your forearm and wrist. This condition typically gets better on its own, but in...Understanding Terrible Triad Injuries: Elbow Surgery Explained
The research paper discusses a type of elbow injury called the "terrible triad," which can lead to lasting complications and significant disability if not treated correctly. These injuries are complex...Understanding Total Elbow Arthroplasty: a Guide for Patients
This research paper explains the history and progress of total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), a surgical procedure to replace a damaged elbow joint with an artificial one. The paper explores how our knowle...Understanding Triceps Muscle Roles in Elbow Surgery and Rehabilitation
This study looked at the different roles of the three parts (or "heads") of the triceps muscle in the upper arm, depending on how high the shoulder is lifted. Ten healthy adults performed a series of ...Understanding Variations in Elbow Bone Structure: a Guide for Patients
This research paper is about the different variations that can occur in the bones around the elbow. The researchers looked at scientific databases and x-rays from their own center to study these varia...Understanding Variations in Elbow Joint Bones: a Guide for Patients
This research paper is about the different variations that can occur in the bones around the elbow. The researchers looked at scientific databases and x-rays from their own center to study these varia...Van Gorder Approach: a New Technique for Total Elbow Replacement
The research paper is a study on a surgical technique called the Van Gorder approach, which is used for total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), a procedure to replace the elbow joint. The Van Gorder approach ...