title: Ankle arthroscopy.
abstract: The speed of the evolution in ankle arthroscopy is staggering. Indications for the procedure continue to grow, and surgeons' skill in applying the latest technology to perform surgery better has advanced significantly in a short period of time. Certainly the biggest limitation to this point has been limited access to lesions in the posterior ankle joint. As proficiency and technology improve, better arthroscopic access will be gained to lesions that have traditionally required open arthrotomy.
authors.affiliation: College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pehde
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ledbetter
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*