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The Arthroscopic Treatment of the Stiff Elbow

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Treatment of Elbow Lesions

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Loss of elbow motion due to trauma or arthritis is common and significantly impairs function of the upper extremity. Morrey et al. [1] documented in 33 normal volunteers that the activities of daily living (ADLs) require a functional arc of approximately 100∘ of flexion and extension of the elbow (30∘-130∘).

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O’Driscoll, S.W. (2008). The Arthroscopic Treatment of the Stiff Elbow. In: Treatment of Elbow Lesions. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0591-4_20

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