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Elbow arthroscopy is evolving, and many new techniques have been developed. A thorough understanding of the anatomy of the elbow is essential to prevent complications. This chapter is intended to describe the anatomy of the main articulations involved in elbow arthroscopy: the humeroulnar, humeroradial and proximal ulnoradial.
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Tabuenca-Dumortier, J., de Diego, A.M.F., Malagelada, F., Dalmau-Pastor, M. (2021). Surgical Arthroscopy Anatomy of the Elbow. In: Lui, T.H. (eds) Arthroscopy and Endoscopy of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4142-8_2
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