ArticleSICOT-J2017
Short-term results after arthroscopic resection of synovial plicae in the radiohumeral joint: a case series of 64 procedures.
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- Dynamic sonographic diagnosis of snapping elbow associated with congenital radioulnar synostosis.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2023Article
- Radiocapitellar plica: a narrative review.Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis · 2022Review
- Systematic Review of the Surgical Outcomes of Elbow Plicae.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2020Review
- Synovial plica of the elbow and its clinical relevance.EFORT open reviews · 2020Review
- A Comprehensive Review of Radiohumeral Synovial Plicae for a Correct Clinical Interpretation in Intractable Lateral Epicondylitis.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2020Review
- Snapping elbow-A guide to diagnosis and treatment.World journal of orthopedics · 2018Article
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Abstract
introductionPainful Synovial Plicae (SP) in the posterolateral corner of the radiohumeral joint may be confused with lateral epicondylitis. The SP may impinge between the radial head and the humeral capitellum causing pain and snapping. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term results after arthroscopic plica resection of the elbow.
methodsIn this case series, we included a consecutive series of 64 arthroscopies (60 patients) with arthroscopic plica resection of the elbow. Inclusion criteria were six months of lateral elbow pain and unsuccessful conservative treatment. Patients had either ultrasonography verified plicae or pain on palpation of the plica. Patients were evaluated with an Oxford Elbow Score (OES) preoperatively, after three months and after mean 22 months (range: 12-31) of follow-up. Furthermore, baseline characteristics were recorded including, gender, age, body mass index (BMI), occupation, smoking and cartilage damage.
resultsThe mean age was 44 years (range: 18-66). In 13 elbows, International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) grade 1 lesions were present in association with the plica. Preoperatively the mean OES was 19 (95% CI: 17-20). At three and 22 month follow-up the OES increased to 33 (95% CI: 30-36) and 35 (95% CI: 32-38), respectively (p < 0.001). Cartilage injury and gender did not affect the outcome. We reported no complications. DISCUSSION: Arthroscopic plica resection of the elbow indicates an improved OES after three and 22 months. A randomized prospective trial is needed to validate the effect of arthroscopic treatment of synovial elbow plicae.
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