The Outerbridge-Kashiwaghi procedure in elbow arthroscopy.
We evaluated the results of the arthroscopic Outerbridge-Kashiwaghi procedure in a retrospective review of 20 elbows in 19 patients with a mean followup of 2 years (range : 6 months - 4 years). Range of motion improved from 94 degrees (range: 15 degrees-140 degrees) to 123 degrees (range: 110 degrees-140 degrees). Visual analogue scales for pain improved from 5.8 (range: 2 -8) to 1.8 (range: 0-8). The Mayo Performance Index increased from 54 (range: 15-85) to 88 (range: 45-100). The results were good to excellent in 16 elbows, fair in two and poor in two. Seventeen patients were better (85%), 3patients remained unchanged (15%). In elbows with severe arthritis, pain relief was minimal. The arthroscopic Outerbridge-Kashiwaghi procedure appeared in this study as a good surgical option in mild to moderate elbow arthritis, with significant pain relief and increased elbow mobility and function.
DeGreef
Ilse
I
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Upper Limb Surgery, Leuven University Hospital, Pellenberg, Belgium. Ilse.degreef@uz.kuleuven.ac.be
Samorjai
Nicolaas
N
De Smet
Luc
L
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D055815:Young Adult