Soft Tissue Impingement of the Ankle: Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and Arthroscopic Treatment.
Soft tissue impingement (STI) syndrome is one of 3 causes of a larger all-encompassing joint impingement pathologic condition, which also includes bone and neuropathic entrapment. Altered joint biomechanics and friction of joint tissues combine to cause chronic pain and often functional instability. Although the most common form of STI to the ankle is anterolateral in location, posterior and anteromedial impingement is also discussed in this article. Furthermore, a discussion of biomechanical deficiencies and how they may effect location and cause of STI of the ankle is explored along with pathophysiology, clinical and diagnostic evaluation, current treatments, and long-term outcomes.
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic, 250 North Alafaya Trail, Suite 115, Orlando, FL 32825, USA. Electronic address: ashane@orlandofootandankle.com.
Amber M
AM
Shane
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic, 250 North Alafaya Trail, Suite 115, Orlando, FL 32825, USA.
Christopher L
CL
Reeves
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic, 250 North Alafaya Trail, Suite 115, Orlando, FL 32825, USA.
Ryan
R
Vazales
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic, 250 North Alafaya Trail, Suite 115, Orlando, FL 32825, USA.
Zachary
Z
Farley
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D000843:Ankle Joint; D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013577:Syndrome
Ankle impingement; Ankle pain; Anterolateral ankle impingement; Meniscoid body; Synovitis