From: Treatment of osteoarthritis of the elbow with open or arthroscopic debridement: a narrative review
Surgery | Advantages | Disadvantages |
---|---|---|
Open | -Good visualization of joint | -Soft tissue damage |
-Extensive debridement possible | -Larger scars | |
-Larger working space | -Risk of soft tissue contraction | |
-Most pathologies can be addressed | -Longer rehabilitation | |
-Greater risk of infection and hematoma | ||
Arthroscopic | -Minimally invasive | -Tight working space |
-Smaller scars on the skin | -Risk of injury to nerves | |
-Less soft tissue damage | -Mainly dependent on surgeon skills | |
-Quicker Rehabilitation | -Cannot be used in advanced cases of osteoarthritis due to nerve adhesion |