Clin Should Elbow.  2016 Sep;19(3):172-175. 10.5397/cise.2016.19.3.172.

Arthroscopic Excision of Intra-articular Osteochondroma of the Elbow: A Case Report

• Jang SH
• Song HE

• KMID: 2353641
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2016.19.3.172

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.

Keyword

Elbow; Osteochondroma; Arthroscopy

MeSH Terms

Arthroscopy
Elbow Joint
Elbow*
Female
Humans
Humerus
Osteochondroma*
Recurrence
Young Adult