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

Jang,  Suk Hwan; Song,  Han Eui

doi:2016.19.3.172

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Case Report

Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow 2016;19(3):172-175.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2016.19.3.172 Published online September 30, 2016.

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

Suk Hwan Jang, Han Eui Song

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medical Center, Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea. orthopodjang@gmail.com

Received: 24 November 2015 • Revised: 7 January 2016 • Accepted: 28 February 2016

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.

Key Words: Elbow; Osteochondroma; Arthroscopy