Arthroscopic elbow fusion Overview
Arthroscopic elbow fusion is persistent surgery to stick permanently the elbow with screws, essentially locking the joint in place to reduce pain; a narrow lighted tube with a camera at the end (arthroscope) and other instruments are inserted through several small cuts around the elbow to see the area and help the surgeon performing the surgery.
Causes
Indication for arthroscopic elbow fusion includes:
• Elbow injury.
• Chronic sepsis
• Elbow rheumatoid arthritis.
• Elbow pain
• Failed elbow replacement.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on the assessment of the following test:
• X-rays
• Physical test
• MRI
• CT scans
Procedure
The surgeon first fills the elbow with the fluid. The fluid helps the surgeon …show more content…
An absorbent dressing is applied to the elbow. Depending on the procedure, the surgeon will place or extra soft dressing that allow movement or a plaster splint that restrict movement and better protect the elbow.
Possible complications:
Possible complication for Arthroscopic elbow fusion includes:
• Infection
• Reduced mobility
• Bleeding
• Weakness of the joints.
• Failed fusion.
Average recovery time:
Average recovery time after surgery is 7-9 weeks
What should you ask your Doctor?
• Is surgery required?
• How experienced is the surgeon with this type of surgery?
• Can you describe what my recovery from surgery will be like?
• What possible long-term I may face after surgery?
• What are the possible complications of having the operation?
• What is the doctor's experience in doing this procedure?
• What can I expect during recovery?
• Should I get a second opinion?
• Is there any possibility of any complications?
• Are there any chances of complication due to my past medical condition?
• Why is the procedure needed?
• Are there any chances of drug interactions with my current medications?
Related department
Orthopedic surgery, pediatric orthopedic
Arthroscopic elbow fusion is persistent surgery to stick permanently the elbow with screws, essentially locking the joint in place to reduce pain; a narrow lighted tube with a camera at the end (arthroscope) and other instruments are inserted through several small cuts around the elbow to see the area and help the surgeon performing the surgery.
Causes
Indication for arthroscopic elbow fusion includes:
• Elbow injury.
• Chronic sepsis
• Elbow rheumatoid arthritis.
• Elbow pain
• Failed elbow replacement.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on the assessment of the following test:
• X-rays
• Physical test
• MRI
• CT scans
Procedure
The surgeon first fills the elbow with the fluid. The fluid helps the surgeon …show more content…
An absorbent dressing is applied to the elbow. Depending on the procedure, the surgeon will place or extra soft dressing that allow movement or a plaster splint that restrict movement and better protect the elbow.
Possible complications:
Possible complication for Arthroscopic elbow fusion includes:
• Infection
• Reduced mobility
• Bleeding
• Weakness of the joints.
• Failed fusion.
Average recovery time:
Average recovery time after surgery is 7-9 weeks
What should you ask your Doctor?
• Is surgery required?
• How experienced is the surgeon with this type of surgery?
• Can you describe what my recovery from surgery will be like?
• What possible long-term I may face after surgery?
• What are the possible complications of having the operation?
• What is the doctor's experience in doing this procedure?
• What can I expect during recovery?
• Should I get a second opinion?
• Is there any possibility of any complications?
• Are there any chances of complication due to my past medical condition?
• Why is the procedure needed?
• Are there any chances of drug interactions with my current medications?
Related department
Orthopedic surgery, pediatric orthopedic