AANA19 Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Elbow Arthritis: What the Scope can Do - Featured Lecture-Dr. Felix H. Savoie, M.D.

Elbow Arthritis: What the Scope can Do - Featured Lecture-Dr. Felix H. Savoie, M.D.

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The video is a presentation on the topic of elbow arthritis and its treatment through arthroscopy. The speaker discusses the prevalence and shifting trends in elbow arthritis, as well as the various pathologies and symptoms associated with it. They highlight the use of imaging, such as CT scans, to aid in surgical planning. Non-operative treatments, like medication and injections, are also mentioned. The speaker then goes into detail about the surgical procedure, including the use of different portals and techniques for removing spurs and addressing other issues in the elbow joint. The advantages of arthroscopy over open surgery are highlighted, and the speaker concludes by stating that arthroscopy is an effective and preferred treatment option for elbow arthritis.

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Concurrent Scientific Session II: Wrist and Elbow 5.3.2019

Keywords

elbow arthritis

arthroscopy

surgical procedure

imaging

non-operative treatments