title: Editorial Commentary: Arthroscopic-Assisted Treatment of Ankle Fractures Could Have Benefits That Outweigh the Risks.
abstract: Review of ankle arthroscopy, as an adjunct during ankle fracture open reduction and internal fixation, suggests that the benefits may outweigh the risks, because cartilage injury and other soft-tissue pathology amenable to arthroscopic treatment are common in patients with fracture of the ankle.
authors.forename: James H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lubowitz
mesh_terms: D064386:Ankle Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*