Ankle joint arthroscopy.
Today, more emphasis is being placed on ambulatory surgery and its decreased morbidity. Arthroscopic surgery is a valid approach to many disease entities and is very responsive to early ambulation. The authors present a brief history of ankle arthroscopy--the technique, indications and contraindications, difficulties, and possible complications of the procedure.
J D
JD
Lubell
L M
LM
Fallat
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans