Use of a Mechanical Forearm Holder During Elbow Arthroscopy in Lateral Decubitus Position.

ABSTRACT: Proper patient positioning is a key consideration when performing elbow arthroscopy. The lateral decubitus position for arthroscopic management of a variety of elbow disorders has recently gained popularity among elbow surgeons. There are several advantages of the lateral decubitus position. However, the elbow rests in 90° of flexion with the hand hanging free, and an assistant is required to maintain any adjustment to the elbow's flexion angle. This article describes how a commercially available low-profile multi-articulated mechanical upper-limb holder may be used as a mechanical forearm holder in conjunction with a classic static arm support to provide stable positioning of the elbow in space during elbow arthroscopy. This technique simply and reproducibly provides an effective means to

SUBMITTER: Herzberg G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11258915 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature