Anterior ankle arthroscopy: indications, pitfalls, and complications.
Anterior ankle arthroscopy is a useful, minimally invasive technique for diagnosing and treating ankle conditions. Arthroscopic treatment offers the benefit of decreased surgical morbidity, less postoperative pain, and earlier return to activities. Indications for anterior ankle arthroscopy continue to expand, including ankle instability, impingement, management of osteochondritis dissecans, synovectomy, and loose body removal. Anterior ankle arthroscopy has its own set of inherent risks and complications. Surgeons can decrease the risk of complications through mastery of ankle anatomy and biomechanics, and by careful preoperative planning and meticulous surgical technique.
Tri-County Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, 197 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 300, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, USA; Morristown Medical Center, 100, Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA. Electronic address: drdeps@gmail.com.
David M
DM
Epstein
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, 1100 Virginia Avenue, Columbia, MO 65212, USA.
Brandee S
BS
Black
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, 1100 Virginia Avenue, Columbia, MO 65212, USA.
Seth L
SL
Sherman
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011859:Radiography; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology
Ankle arthroscopy; Anterior ankle arthroscopy; Complications; Indications; Pitfalls; Technique