Arthroscopy of the Elbow*

Although historically it was thought that anthros-copy of the elbow was too dangerous to be of clinical use4, an evolution in techniques and equipment, espe-cially over the past decade, has proved it to be an acceptable alternative for the treatment of many!e-sions about that joint6’’8. This lecture discusses the arthroscopieal!y pertinent anatomy of the elbow, the operating-room setup, the development of the portals, the operative technique, and the indications for and complications of elbow arthroseopy. After reading this lecture, one should: ( 1) know the superficial anatomy of the elbow and be able to create standard anthroseopie portals, (2) know the anthroseopie anatomy of the elbow joint, (3) understand common lesions of the elbow and the clinical indications for elbow anthroscopy, (4) under