Elbow Arthroscopy

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What is the Elbow Joint and Why Is It Important?

Your elbow is a hinge joint that connects three bones:

The humerus (upper arm bone)
The radius and ulna (forearm bones)

It allows you to bend, straighten, and rotate your arm, which is essential for daily activities like eating, lifting, writing, and throwing.

Your elbow is a hinge joint that connects three bones:

The humerus (upper arm bone)
The radius and ulna (forearm bones)

It allows you to bend, straighten, and rotate your arm, which is essential for daily activities like eating, lifting, writing, and throwing.

The elbow joint is supported by:

Ligaments that stabilize the joint
Cartilage that cushions the bones
Tendons and muscles that help with movement

Injuries, overuse, or arthritis can lead to pain, stiffness, or locking, affecting how well your arm moves and feels.

The elbow joint is supported by:

Ligaments that stabilize the joint
Cartilage that cushions the bones
Tendons and muscles that help with movement

Injuries, overuse, or arthritis can lead to pain, stiffness, or locking, affecting how well your arm moves and feels.

How Is the Procedure Done?

Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery used to diagnose and treat problems inside the elbow joint.

Here’s how it works:

Small Incisions – The surgeon makes 2–3 tiny cuts around the elbow.

Camera Inserted – A thin camera (called an arthroscope) is inserted to view the inside of the joint on a screen.

Special Tools Used – Through the other incisions, small instruments are used to:

Remove loose bone or cartilage
Treat inflamed tissue
Repair or smooth joint surfaces
Release stiffness or scar tissue

How Is the Procedure Done?

Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery used to diagnose and treat problems inside the elbow joint.

Here’s how it works:

Small Incisions – The surgeon makes 2–3 tiny cuts around the elbow.

Camera Inserted – A thin camera (called an arthroscope) is inserted to view the inside of the joint on a screen.

Special Tools Used – Through the other incisions, small instruments are used to:

Remove loose bone or cartilage
Treat inflamed tissue
Repair or smooth joint surfaces
Release stiffness or scar tissue

Elbow arthroscopy is commonly used to treat:

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

Elbow arthritis

Loose bodies (bone or cartilage fragments)

Elbow stiffness or locking

Old injuries causing pain or catching

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Elbow arthroscopy is commonly used to treat:

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

Elbow arthritis

Loose bodies (bone or cartilage fragments)

Elbow stiffness or locking

Old injuries causing pain or catching

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Famous Athletes Who Returned After ACL Repair

While ACL reconstruction is more common in elite sports, interest in ACL repair is growing with advancements in technique. Several athletes are now returning to play after undergoing ACL repair:

Rafael Nadal
Tennis champion
Tennis champion: Has had multiple procedures for arm and elbow-related injuries. While not always specified as arthroscopy, his treatment history includes cleaning up joint inflammation.
Stephen Strasburg
MLB pitcher
Underwent elbow arthroscopy to remove bone spurs and loose bodies.
Clayton Kershaw
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Noah Syndergaard
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Rafael Nadal
Tennis champion
Tennis champion: Has had multiple procedures for arm and elbow-related injuries. While not always specified as arthroscopy, his treatment history includes cleaning up joint inflammation.
Stephen Strasburg
MLB pitcher
Underwent elbow arthroscopy to remove bone spurs and loose bodies.
Clayton Kershaw
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Noah Syndergaard
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Rafael Nadal
Tennis champion
Tennis champion: Has had multiple procedures for arm and elbow-related injuries. While not always specified as arthroscopy, his treatment history includes cleaning up joint inflammation.
Stephen Strasburg
MLB pitcher
Underwent elbow arthroscopy to remove bone spurs and loose bodies.
Clayton Kershaw
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Noah Syndergaard
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Rafael Nadal
Tennis champion
Tennis champion: Has had multiple procedures for arm and elbow-related injuries. While not always specified as arthroscopy, his treatment history includes cleaning up joint inflammation.
Stephen Strasburg
MLB pitcher
Underwent elbow arthroscopy to remove bone spurs and loose bodies.
Clayton Kershaw
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Noah Syndergaard
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Rafael Nadal
Tennis champion
Tennis champion: Has had multiple procedures for arm and elbow-related injuries. While not always specified as arthroscopy, his treatment history includes cleaning up joint inflammation.
Stephen Strasburg
MLB pitcher
Underwent elbow arthroscopy to remove bone spurs and loose bodies.
Noah Syndergaard
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Clayton Kershaw
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Rafael Nadal
Tennis champion
Tennis champion: Has had multiple procedures for arm and elbow-related injuries. While not always specified as arthroscopy, his treatment history includes cleaning up joint inflammation.
Stephen Strasburg
MLB pitcher
Underwent elbow arthroscopy to remove bone spurs and loose bodies.
Noah Syndergaard
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Clayton Kershaw
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Rafael Nadal
Tennis champion
Tennis champion: Has had multiple procedures for arm and elbow-related injuries. While not always specified as arthroscopy, his treatment history includes cleaning up joint inflammation.
Stephen Strasburg
MLB pitcher
Underwent elbow arthroscopy to remove bone spurs and loose bodies.
Noah Syndergaard
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Clayton Kershaw
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Rafael Nadal
Tennis champion
Tennis champion: Has had multiple procedures for arm and elbow-related injuries. While not always specified as arthroscopy, his treatment history includes cleaning up joint inflammation.
Stephen Strasburg
MLB pitcher
Underwent elbow arthroscopy to remove bone spurs and loose bodies.
Noah Syndergaard
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Clayton Kershaw
MLB pitcher
MLB pitcher: Had elbow arthroscopy early in his career before later undergoing Tommy John surgery.