Arthroscopy of the ankle joint.
The technique and results of 11 arthroscopies of the ankle joint are presented. The main indications were post-traumatic pain and osteochondritis dissecans of the talus. As a result of arthroscopy, a radionegative loose body was found, exploratory arthrotomy was avoided in one case, incisions and operative procedures were changed, and loose bodies were removed by arthroscopic operation in one case.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000473:pathology; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*