Review Article

Arthroscopic Treatment of Stiff Elbow

Table 3

Review of the most meaningful neurological complications related to open capsular procedures (capsular release, capsulectomy, capsulotomy).

AuthorsNerve injuredComplication rateRecovery

Urbaniak et al. [36]Radial and ulnar nerve20% (3/15)Complete within 7 months
Husband and Hastings [37]Ulnar nerve14% (1/7)Complete
Marti et al. [38]Ulnar nerve15% (7/46)Complete
Tan et al. [39]Ulnar nerve6% (3/52)Complete
Katolik and Cohen [40]Median nerveCase reportComplete within 7 months