title: Diagnostic and operative arthroscopy of the ankle technique and indications.
abstract: The technique of ankle arthroscopy is outlined and cases are presented illustrating some of its current applications. The author believes that ankle arthroscopy can play a valuable role in both the evaluation and treatment of traumatic, degenerative, and inflammatory disorders of the synovial and articular linings of the joint.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Parisien
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D000074402:Synovectomy