Needle arthroscopy of the elbow through an anterior transbrachial portal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current innovation in needle arthroscopy is improving the safety of anterior portals around the elbow. This study evaluated the proximity to the radial nerve, median nerve, and brachial artery on cadaveric specimens of an anterior portal used for elbow arthroscopy.

Methods

Ten fresh-frozen adult cadaveric extremities were used. After marking the cutaneous references, the NanoScope cannula was introduced just lateral to the biceps tendon, through the brachialis muscle and the anterior capsule. Elbow arthroscopy was performed. Dissection was then carefully performed on all specimens with the NanoScope cannula in place. The shortest distance from the cannula to the median nerve, radial nerve, and brachial artery was measured with a handheld sliding digital caliper.

SUBMITTER: Rapariz JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10328780 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature