Arthroscopic study of the elbow joint in dog cadavers

Abstract

The elbow arthroscopy in dogs permits detailed intra-articular visualization. The arthroscopic and instrumental portals were simple to be done.

Anatomical and safety considerations in establishing portals used for canine elbow arthroscopy

“…Superficial iatrogenic cartilage lesions were observed in three specimens in the present study. This result was similar to Van Ryssen's observations but contrasted with Tatarunas's anatomic study in which cartilage lesions were systematically observed (10,14,20). In the present study, a stab incision of the skin, soft tissue, and joint capsule with a number 11 scalpel blade allowed establishment of the arthroscopic portal with a blunt trocar (which differed from Tartaruna's study in which sharp trocars were used).…”

A retrospective study of the short-term complication rate following 750 elective elbow arthroscopies

“…Postoperative septic arthritis has been reported in 1-3% of arthrotomy cases (7), which is higher than the reported rates of 0.85% following canine arthroscopy (4), 0.9% following equine arthroscopy (8) and 0.8% following human elbow arthroscopy (9). Other complications reported following elective arthroscopy include fluid extravasation, iatrogenic cartilage damage, persistent or worsened lameness and peripheral nerve injury (3,10,11), however their rates of occurrence have not been well defined.…”