Table 5 Complications of open and arthroscopic debridement (n = number of elbows)
From: Treatment of osteoarthritis of the elbow with open or arthroscopic debridement: a narrative review
Complications | Open (n=) | Arthroscopic (n=) |
|---|---|---|
323 | 328 | |
superficial wound infection | 3 | 2 |
shoulder-hand syndrome | 1 | – |
deep wound infection | 1 | 1 |
ulnar nerve symptoms | 27 | 6 |
Radial nerve palsy | 1 | – |
residual loose bodies | – | 2 |
hematoma | 4 | 5 |
Recurrent effusions | – | 2 |
Total | 37(11.5%) | 18(5.5%) |