Abstract
This retrospective study confirms the benefit of arthroscopic removal of loose bodies from the elbow, and documents the accuracy of history and plain radiographs. In contrast to previous reports, patients with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis had a similar outcome to those with an alternative diagnosis.
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