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Comparison of Therapeutic Effects Between Arthroscopic Debridement and Olecranon Fossa Augmentation Plasty for Elbow
Aim:
To compare the efficacy of arthroscopic debridement and olecranon fossa augmentation plasty in patients with elbow osteoarthritis.
Methods:
Eighty-four patients with elbow osteoarthritis admitted to our hospital were randomly divided into two groups with 42 cases in each group. Patients in the control group received expanded olecranon fossa plasty, while those in the observation group underwent arthroscopic debridement. Then the elbow joint function, VAS score, stress level, and incidence of complications were compared between the two groups.
Results:
The MEPS score, ROM level, and VAS score, as well as the expression of TNF-α, IL-6, and ACTH between the two groups, were significantly different before and after surgery (P < .05). Moreover, compared to patients in the control group, the MEPS score and ROM level of patients in the observation group were higher than those in the control group after six months since surgery, while VAS score, the levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and ACTH were lower on the second day after surgery (P < .05).
Conclusion:
Arthroscopic cleaning is more helpful in improving elbow joint function and alleviating pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the elbow compared to olecranon fossa augmentation and reconstruction surgery.
