title: Small joint arthroscopy of the foot.
abstract: The arthroscopic approach to small joints of the foot has made many advances in recent years, which can be directly related to the improvement of the surgical equipment. This improvement has led to more indications for the use of arthroscopy as well as minimizing the complications. Several articles recently have presented experiences in arthroscopic surgery in the small joints of the foot; however, its use is still relatively limited. Approaches to small joints of the foot involve the first metatarsophalangeal joint, tarsometatarsal joint, and Chopart joint, as well as the interphalangeal joint to the great toe and lesser toes.
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Associated Foot & Ankle Centers of Northern Virginia, Lake Ridge, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Derner
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Naldo
mesh_terms: D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D033023:Foot Joints / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome