Surgical Procedures

Elbow arthroscopy is a procedure in which the surgeon places a small video camera into the elbow joint for diagnostic purposes or to guide an interventional procedure.  This camera can show the important structures of the elbow joint, such as the cartilage on the surface of the bones, the ligaments, the tendons, and even the nerves near the elbow.  Using the camera, the surgeon can clean the joint out, repair cartilage injuries, remove bone spurs or cartilage fragments, repair or clean out damaged tendons, or other procedures.

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Elbow Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy

The biceps tendon can tear at its insertion at the elbow as a result of a sports injury or an accident.  Often, this injury occurs when a person is lifting a heavy object or if the elbow is hyper-extended.  A tear of the biceps tendon at the elbow, if not treated with surgical repair, can result in deformity of the muscle, weakness, and loss of function.  Dr. Bushnell performs biceps tendon repair using the Biceps Button technique, which involves a small incision on the front of the elbow.

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Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow

Distal Biceps Tendon Repair Using the Biceps Button and Tension Slide Technique (Video)