How are loose or detached bodies in the elbow treated?

How are loose or detached bodies in the elbow treated?

Loose bodies in the elbow are generally due to overuse. We see it commonly in pitchers, especially young kids that have been throwing curve balls - they can knock off a piece of bone and cartilage, and it floats around the elbow. We call these joint mice, because they scooch around. If it is limiting range of motion of the elbow, then they need to be removed. Most of the time these can be taken care of orthoscopically and removed orthoscopically.