title: Preoperative evaluation and testing for arthroscopy.
abstract: Understanding when to proceed with an arthroscopy of the ankle and foot can at times be difficult. Proper preoperative planning will ensure that the correct surgical procedure is selected. Although most surgeons can determine the correct diagnosis and treatment options for the patient based on the subjective and objective examinations, advanced imaging and diagnostic injections are useful tools in difficult cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Carle Physician Group, Champaign, IL 61821, USA. Sean.Grambart@carle.com
authors.forename: Sean T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Grambart
authors.forename: Benjamin D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Overley
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome