title: Arthroscopic surgery of the ankle.
abstract: Arthroscopic surgery of the ankle is one new surgical technique that has been very helpful in the treatment of selected orthopaedic problems of the ankle. The development of small arthroscopes and other surgical equipment has made the procedure more accessible. This article will review the orthopaedic conditions wherein ankle arthroscopy has utility, the advantages and disadvantages of arthroscopy, and nursing considerations for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care.
authors: V J
authors: VJ
authors: Peters
authors: R D
authors: RD
authors: Ferkel
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D013527:Perioperative Nursing