Arthroscopic treatment of a lipoma arborescens of the elbow: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lipoma Arborescens is a rare pathology that mainly affects the knee. Occurrences in the elbow are even more uncommon and mainly involve the bicipitoradial bursa.

Case's description

We describe the case of a 54-year-old patient known for rheumatoid arthritis, who consulted for chronic elbow pain associated with swelling and limited extension.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of a lipoma arborescens of the elbow involving the whole joint was made using magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed during arthroscopy.

Interventions

After a failed nonoperative treatment consisting in intra-articular cortisone injections and physiotherapy, the patient underwent arthroscopic synovectomy and arthrolysis.

Outcome

At 1-year follow-up, he reported no pain, satisfac

SUBMITTER: Paccaud J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7738011 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature