title: Arthroscopically assisted treatment of ankle injuries.
abstract: Ankle arthroscopy is a valuable tool in the treatment of certain intra-articular fractures involving the ankle, as it provides the ability to address osteochondral injury and aids in the direct visualization for joint reduction through minimal intervention. It can sometimes be complimented by a more minimally invasive approach to fracture reduction and internal fixation. It should be noted that to perform arthroscopically assisted minimally invasive fracture approaches, the surgeon must have significant experience with traditional open techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Orthopedic Clinic, Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA 31905-5637, USA. g.gumann@mchsi.com
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gumann
authors.forename: Graham A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Hamilton
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001858:Bone Nails; D001860:Bone Plates; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D057072:Intra-Articular Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012737:Sex Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome