Elbow Arthroscopy: From Basic to Advance

Elbow arthroscopy has dramatically improved following clinical and cadaveric studies with understanding of portal placement and the relative positions of surrounding neurovascular structures. Thanks to the more precise surgical techniques and instrumentation (e.g., arthroscopic pumps, trocars, motorized instruments), elbow arthroscopy is nowadays a more safe and effective treatment modality for several elbow pathologies. Most of the indications for open surgery of the elbow could be considered to be indications for arthroscopic or arthroscopically assisted management. As with any procedure, there is a learning curve involved in establishing safe portals and avoiding neurovascular injury.