The elbow is the joint that provides mobility to the arm. It serves as a connector between the upper and lower part of the arm and is responsible for different movements. There are three joints within the elbow.

On the one hand, the humero-radial joint, located on the outside of the elbow, allows flexion and extension movements, in which the anterior, posterior, annular and internal lateral ligaments intervene.

Secondly, the humeroulnar joint Located on the inner edge of the elbow, it allows for movements in only one plane. It also plays a role in elbow flexion and extension.

Finally, there is the elbow joint,
which intervenes in the movements of pronation and supination.

This injury arises as a result of the breakage of one or more bones belonging to the joint.

There are several types of elbow breaks:

• Radial head and neck fracture: The treatment will depend on how broken the bone is and into how many fragments.
• Olecranon fractures: The bones move and as a consequence surgery is necessary to realign them.
• Distal humerus fractures: This fracture is associated with injuries to nerves or arteries.

Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery, through which the elbow joint is addressed in its entirety. First, a minimal incision is made in the patient's skin and the arthroscope.

This device connects to a high-resolution screen, through which quality images are obtained. It is a non-aggressive technique that allows rapid recovery. It is important that the intervention be carried out by a elbow specialist traumatologist.

Advantages of elbow arthroscopy

The main advantage of elbow arthroscopy is the minimal damage to the tissues, which reduces the risk of infections in the patient. Additionally, through this method, the entire joint can be completely visualized, without having to resort to open surgery. .

Being a minimally invasive elbow surgery, the patient's recovery is faster and the risk of complications is significantly reduced. This approach consists of making small incisions (approximately 3 or 4) in the affected joint.

Postoperative after elbow arthroscopy

Elbow arthroscopy is performed using a minimally invasive technique for the patient. As a result, recovery after elbow surgery It will be faster than in those classic surgeries that are performed openly.

For successful results, it's important that the procedure be performed by an elbow specialist. Dr./Prof. Dr. Elgeadi's team includes experts in elbow arthroscopy in Madrid.

Elbow arthroscopy offers numerous advantages when treating elbow joint pathologies. It involves minimal damage to the patient's tissues and allows for a rapid recovery with good results for the patient.

There are numerous elbow pathologies and injuries that can be treated by elbow arthroscopy, some of them are:

Elbow osteoarthritis

This pathology is a consequence of a degenerative elbow joint disease, specifically in the cartilage. The most common symptoms are joint pain, elbow swelling, or joint stiffness.

Ulnar nerve entrapment

This injury is also known as cubital tunnel syndrome and arises as a consequence of the irritation in the ulnar nerve, which is one of the three main nerves in the arm and connects the neck and hand. Some of the symptoms include tingling, tenderness in some of the fingers, and pain in the area.

Elbow epicondylitis

Also known as “tennis elbow”This injury, caused by a repeated elbow hyperextension, causes pain in the tendons that can radiate to other areas of the arm. Some of the most common symptoms are stabbing pain on the lateral and external part of the elbow.

Osteochondritis dissecans

This condition arises from a lack of blood flow to the area, resulting in bone death. Common symptoms include pain and inflammation, joint weakness, locking in the elbow, and decreased movement. This condition typically affects young people.

Stiffness or restricted mobility of the elbow

This pathology consists of the loss of mobility in the joint, which may be due to fractures or dislocations in the elbow.
The main symptom that usually occurs is limited mobility, as well as pain in the joint.

Arthroscopy for the treatment of elbow bursitis

This injury arises as a result of a inflammation in the bursa, which contains fluid and is located in the elbow. The most common symptoms are: pain and stiffness in the area, swelling or redness.

If treatment based on drugs or rest has been followed and has not been effective, elbow surgery will be performed using arthroscopy.

The recovery after arthroscopy to treat elbow bursitis It is generally fast, this is a result of the minimally invasive technique that greatly limits damage to the patient.