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Elbow Arthroscopy (Cadaver)

Patrick Vavken, MD; Femke Claessen, MD
Smith and Nephew Endoscopy Laboratory

1. Setup/Positioning

  1. Make Anatomic Landmarks, Note Medial and Lateral

2. Portal Placement

  1. Anteromedial (Starting Portal)
  2. Proximal Anterolateral Portal
  3. Soft Spot Portal
  4. Modified Posterolateral Portal

3. Enter the Joint

  1. Insufflate Joint with 20–30 cc Saline
  2. Entering Anteromedial Portal
  3. Entering Proximal Anterolateral Portal

4. Diagnostic Arthroscopy

  1. Enter Anterior Compartment and Evaluate:
    1. Lateral Gutter
    2. Capsule Evaluation
    3. Annular Ligament
  2. Enter Posterior compartment
  3. Enter Accessory Posterolateral Portal and Evaluate:
    1. Medial Gutter
    2. Tristate Area
    3. Posterior Capitellum
  4. Enter Accessory Distal Ulna Portal
  5. Demonstrating the Use of Elevator