T. Haapaniemi et al., Complete transection of the median and radial nerves during arthroscopic release of post-traumatic elbow contracture, ARTHROSCOPY, 15(7), 1999, pp. 784-787
Arthroscopic debridement and capsular release was performed in a 57-year-ol
d woman because of post-traumatic stiffness in the dominant right elbow joi
nt. During this procedure, the median and radial nerves were completely tra
nsected. A few recent reports of small series have described encouraging re
sults after arthroscopic capsular release of post-traumatic elbow contractu
re, but the present case demonstrates the inherent risk of damage to neurov
ascular structures.