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Table 2 Diagnosis before and after arthroscopy

From: A modified approach for elbow arthroscopy using an adjustable arm holder

Diagnosis and pathology

Primarya

Secondaryb

Loose body

6

3

Posterior impingement

6

2

Medial collateral ligament laxity

7

 

Lateral collateral ligament laxity

5

 

Lateral epicondylitis

4

 

Degeneration

 

3

Arthrofibrosis

2

 

Osteochondritis dissecans

2

 

Fracturec

2

 

Annular ligament tear

 

2

Osteochondral defect

 

2

Posterolateral plica

 

2

  1. aPrimary means clinical diagnosis before surgery
  2. bSecondary means additional findings with arthroscopy
  3. cTwo fractures: one capitellum fracture and one lateral condyle fracture