A Systematic Review of Arthroscopic Versus Open Debridement of the Arthritic Elbow.

Purpose: To systematically review the available data with regard to clinical and functional outcomes of arthroscopic and open debridement for elbow arthritis to determine the complication rate with transition to arthroscopic surgery.

Methods: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses protocol, a systematic review was performed including studies reporting clinical and functional outcomes following open or arthroscopic debridement of elbow arthritis. The primary outcome measures analyzed were functional outcome (Mayo Elbow Performance Score), range of motion, and complication rate.

Indications, Outcomes, and Complications of Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow for Chronic Posterolateral Rotatory Instability: A Systematic Review.

Background: Posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) of the elbow can lead to pain, recurrent dislocations, and, in the worst-case scenario, disability.

Purpose: To report the indications, outcomes, and complication rates of lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) reconstruction for chronic PLRI of the elbow.

Study Design: Systematic review.