ABSTRACT
Elbow arthroscopy has been used to manage loose bodies, symptomatic plicae, osteochondral defects (OCDs), lateral epicondylitis, and elbow contractures. Its utilization in the treatment of elbow contractures has increased in recent years due to distinct advantages compared to open procedures. In addition to the lower morbidity from less soft tissue dissection, arthroscopy allows uncompromised visualization of the complex elbow articulation. The primary indications for arthroscopic capsular release in the setting of elbow stiffness are osteoarthritis, post-traumatic contracture, and rheumatoid arthritis.
