SOMOS Annual meeting
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Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

Medial Approach to the Elbow




- Discussion:
    - allow visualization of medial epicondyle, trochlea, and ulnar nerve are
    - approach is used for a total elbow arthroplasty;
    - proximally the interval lies between the brachialis and triceps, where as distally
            the interval lies between the brachialis and MCL;
            - avoid vigrous retraction on epicondylar fragment, as this may damage
                    median nerve fibers to the forearm flexors;
    - main disadvantage:
            - inadequate visualization of lateral column;
            - medial collateral ligament may be at risk w/ this approach;



Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.