Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique used by orthopaedic surgeons to diagnose and treat a range of conditions affecting the joint.

Indications:

• Treatment of tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

• Removal of loose bodies (loose cartilage and bone fragments)

• Release of scar tissue to improve range of motion

• Treatment of osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis)

• Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory arthritis)

• Treatment of osteochondritis dissecans (activity related damage to the capitellum portion of the humerus seen in throwers or gymnasts)