Safety of Anteromedial Portals in Elbow Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review of Cadaveric Studies.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:To systematically review available literature comparing location and safety of 2 common anteromedial portals with nearby neurovascular structures in cadaveric models and to determine the correct positioning and preparation of the joint before elbow arthroscopy. METHODS:The review was devised in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. Inclusion criteria consisted of original, cadaveric studies performed by experienced surgeons on male or female elbows evaluating anteromedial portal placement with regard to proximity of the arthroscope to neurovascular structures. Exclusion criteria consisted of case reports, clinical series, non-English language studies, and noncadaveric studies. Statistical analysis was done to measure reviewer

SUBMITTER: Cushing T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6774249 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature