Elbow Arthroscopic Removal of Loose Bodies
Are you unable to totally bend or straighten your elbow? Do you have pain, stiffness, or a crunching or popping sound coming from your elbow? You may have a condition known as loose bodies in the elbow, which is caused by bone fragments or bone spurs in the elbow joint.
Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive treatment that involves accessing the joint with a tiny camera and doing surgery. On a huge display, the arthroscopy pictures are presented. These magnified images aid in the identification of joint pathology and the removal of pathologic loose bodies. The loose bodies of the elbow are usually bone or cartilage fragments. Small surgical devices are used in the process to shave, mince, or remove the loose bodies located in the elbow.
