Arthroscopy of the elbow for loose bodies.
This retrospective study confirms the benefit of arthroscopic removal of loose bodies from the elbow, and documents the accuracy of history and plain radiographs. In contrast to previous reports, patients with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis had a similar outcome to those with an alternative diagnosis.
Clasper
J C
JC
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK.
Carr
A J
AJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001182:Arthroscopy; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies