An Inexpensive Support for Prone or Lateral Decubitus Elbow Arthroscopy and Open Elbow Surgery
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An inexpensive and radiolucent elbow can be built with a PVC pipe available at any home center or hardware store for less than $25 that allows elbow arthroscopy or open elbow surgery such as open reductions and internal fixation to be performed in the prone, "sloppy" lateral, or decubitus position.
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