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.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Upper Limb Surgery, Leuven University Hospital, Pellenberg, Belgium. Ilse.degreef@uz.kuleuven.ac.be
Ilse
I
DeGreef
Nicolaas
N
Samorjai
Luc
L
De Smet
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