Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 11, 2025

Author Spotlight: Double Posteromedial Approach for Treating Posterior Cruciate Ligament Cysts
05:44

Author Spotlight: Double Posteromedial Approach for Treating Posterior Cruciate Ligament Cysts

Published on: October 20, 2023

620

Intraoperative arthroscopic classification tool for posterolateral elbow instability.

Elisabeth A Wörner1,2, Mustafa Kaynak1, Roger van Riet3

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

JSES International
|November 16, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Triceps-sparing approach results in better elbow function compared to triceps-detaching approach in total elbow arthroplasty: A multicenter prospective cohort study.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·2026
Same author

Prevalence of Symphyseal Radiographic Findings and Skeletal Maturity and Their Relationship With Groin Symptoms in PROfessional FEmale Football Players: A Multicenter Cohort Study.

The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy·2026
Same author

The Dutch patient-based Constant Murley score cannot be used interchangeably with the clinician-based Constant Murley score in shoulder arthroplasty patients.

Journal of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty·2026
Same author

Adductor Tenotomy to Treat Progressive Hip Migration in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Identifying Predictors of Success to Guide Clinical Practice.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics·2026
Same author

Can Personalized 3D Kinematic Modeling Predict Loss of Pronation and Supination in Diaphyseal Forearm Malunions? A Clinical Validation Study.

Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
Same author

Interrater agreement for characterization of capitellar osteochondritis dissecans using photon-counting computed tomography technology.

JSES international·2026

A new arthroscopic classification tool for posterolateral elbow instability (PLRI) shows good intrarater reliability. This system offers a standardized grading for orthopedic surgeons, though further research on clinical significance is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Arthroscopy
  • Elbow Biomechanics

Background:

  • Posterolateral elbow instability (PLRI) requires standardized assessment methods.
  • Current arthroscopic evaluations lack a consistent grading system.
  • Developing a reliable classification is crucial for clinical practice and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and implement a novel arthroscopic classification tool for posterolateral elbow instability.
  • To evaluate the intraobserver and interobserver reliability of this new classification system.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty arthroscopic recordings of elbow procedures were collected and blinded.
  • Three orthopedic surgeons independently reviewed and scored the recordings three times.
  • Intraobserver and interrater reliability were assessed using kappa values.
Keywords:
ArthroscopyClassificationElbowInstabilityPLRIPosterolateral elbow instabilityUlnohumeral joint

More Related Videos

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel
08:27

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel

Published on: May 23, 2025

90
Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
07:24

Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

Published on: January 23, 2018

10.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 11, 2025

Author Spotlight: Double Posteromedial Approach for Treating Posterior Cruciate Ligament Cysts
05:44

Author Spotlight: Double Posteromedial Approach for Treating Posterior Cruciate Ligament Cysts

Published on: October 20, 2023

620
Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel
08:27

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel

Published on: May 23, 2025

90
Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
07:24

Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

Published on: January 23, 2018

10.4K

Main Results:

  • The classification system consists of five distinct grades for PLRI.
  • Intrarater reliability demonstrated a kappa value of 0.71 (good reliability).
  • Inter-rater reliability showed a kappa value of 0.38 (fair reliability).

Conclusions:

  • The developed classification tool provides a standardized arthroscopic assessment for PLRI.
  • The system exhibits good intrarater reliability, facilitating consistent surgeon assessments.
  • Fair inter-rater reliability suggests a need for further refinement and validation for broader clinical application.