Arthroscopic Excision of Intra-articular Osteochondroma of the Elbow: A Case Report |
Suk Hwan Jang, Han Eui Song |
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medical Center, Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea. orthopodjang@gmail.com |
Received: 24 November 2015 • Revised: 7 January 2016 • Accepted: 28 February 2016 |
Abstract |
Osteochondromas are one of the most common benign bone tumors usually involving extraarticular metaphysis of long bone. Solitary intra-articular osteochondroma arising from the elbow joint has rarely been reported. We present a case of 23-year-old female who had pain and limited motion of the left elbow as a result of intraarticular osteochondroma of the distal humerus. Arthroscopic excision of the osteochondroma yielded complete relief of symptoms. Absence of recurrence was confirmed radiographically at two years after surgery. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of osteochondroma of the elbow successfully treated arthroscopically. |
Key Words:
Elbow; Osteochondroma; Arthroscopy |