Prospective comparative analysis of arthroscopic debridement for primary and post-traumatic elbow osteoarthritis

Discussion/conclusionThe study hypothesis was confirmed: there were no differences according to primary versus secondary osteoarthritis in preoperative profile or results. Elbow osteoarthritis entails mechanical impingement. Arthroscopic debridement gave good results independently of primary or post-traumatic etiology.Level of evidenceIII, prospective comparative observational multicenter cohort study.
Source: Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research