Courtesy: Dr Michelle Ruiz Suares, President Mexico Shoulder and Elbow Society, Mexico city, Mexico Elbow Pain – Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Overview Elbow pain is a common clinical problem Causes vary widely — accurate diagnosis is essential Key Concept Pain is best classified based on: Location Classification Based on Pain Location 1. Anterior (Front) […]
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OATs Procedure for an OCD Lesion of the Capitellum
Courtesy: Dan Zlotolow, Shirner’s hospital for Children, USA Repetitive load to the outside of the elbow, common in pitchers, gymnast, and wrestlers, can lead to a breakdown of the blood supply to the capitellum of the elbow joint. The capitellum is the end of the humerus bone on the lateral column, articulating with the radial […]
Diagnostic Elbow Arthroscopy for OCD lesion of the Capitellum
Courtesy: Scott Kozin, Dan Zlotolow, Shirner’s hospital for Children, USA Diagnostic Elbow Arthroscopy for Capitellar OCD Lesion Overview Diagnostic arthroscopy performed for: Osteochondritis Dissecans of Capitellum Common in: Young patients Purpose: Assess cartilage integrity Identify loose bodies Evaluate lesion stability Patient Positioning Position: Lateral decubitus Landmarks Identified and Marked Ulnar nerve Medial epicondyle Lateral […]
Role of Open Surgery in Recalcitrant Tennis Elbow
Courtesy: Vaikunthan Rajaratnam, ISSHCON Commentary: Prof Gelberman