The temperature profile in elbow arthroscopy using radiofrequency ablation.

Introduction: Over the last decades, arthroscopic surgery has become increasingly relevant as its minimally invasive approach offers many benefits. To investigate the risks of orthoscopic surgery at the elbow, this study aimed to investigate the development of temperatures in elbow joints while performing radiofrequency ablation in arthroscopic surgery.

Materials And Methods: We performed standard arthroscopic surgeries with posterolateral, transtricipital and anterolateral approaches on seven cadaveric elbows and performed ablation on predefined locations with or without irrigation.

[Technical modifications to elbow interposition arthroplasty].

Objective: Interposition arthroplasty of the elbow involves the interposition of a fascia lata or dermis autograft or allograft between the distal humerus and the ulna or radius, while preserving the original form of articulation.

Indications: Interposition arthroplasty is indicated for young patients with high functional demands who suffer from end-stage elbow arthritis and associated pain or joint stiffness.

Contraindications: Contraindications include acute or subacute infection, skeletal immaturity, bone loss, deformity, or gross instability.

[Central band reconstruction in Essex-Lopresti lesions].

Objective: Restoration of longitudinal forearm stability by reconstruction of the central band (CB) of the interosseous membrane (IOM) of the forearm.

Indications: Acute and chronic Essex-Lopresti lesions (EL) with longitudinal forearm instability.

Contraindications: Absolute: acute/subacute infection.

[Autologous minced cartilage implantation for focal cartilage lesions of the humeral capitellum].

Objective: The goal of minced cartilage implantation (MCI) is to restore an intact cartilage surface in focal osteochondral lesions of the humeral capitellum.

Indications: The indications for MCI are limited osteochondral lesions at the humeral capitellum, also at the head of the radius, with intact cartilage border as well as in situ or a completely detached fragment, and free joint bodies (grade II-grade V according to Hefti).

Contraindications: Contraindications for MCI are already concomitant or associated cartilage damage as well as bilateral osteochondral lesions and insufficient available cartilage material.

The effects of tourniquet use in elbow surgery: a retrospective analysis.

Background: Pneumatic tourniquets are frequently employed in extremity surgeries, aiming to enhance intraoperative visibility and minimize blood loss. Although their benefits and drawbacks have been extensively studied in lower limb operations, their impact on upper limb procedures, particularly elbow surgery, remains poorly understood. This study investigates the advantages and risks associated with pneumatic tourniquet used in elbow surgery.