Ankle arthroscopy: Indications, techniques and complications

Ankle arthroscopy: Indications, techniques and complications

Ankle arthroscopy is increasingly used as a technique for dealing with a wide range of ankle pathologies. Technological advancement and a more thorough understanding of the anatomy have resulted in improved ability to perform ankle arthroscopy. Arthroscopic surgery offers the advantages related to any minimally invasive procedure, such as fewer wound infections, less blood loss, smaller incisions and less morbidity. This article defines the major indications of arthroscopy and presents current techniques.

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Main Authors: Reilingh,ML, van Sterkenburg,MN, de Leeuw,PAJ , van Dalen,IV, van Dijk,CN
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Medpharm Publications 2009
Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1681-150X2009000200007
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spelling oai:scielo:S1681-150X20090002000072014-11-07Ankle arthroscopy: Indications, techniques and complicationsReilingh,MLvan Sterkenburg,MNde Leeuw,PAJ van Dalen,IVvan Dijk,CNAnkle arthroscopy is increasingly used as a technique for dealing with a wide range of ankle pathologies. Technological advancement and a more thorough understanding of the anatomy have resulted in improved ability to perform ankle arthroscopy. Arthroscopic surgery offers the advantages related to any minimally invasive procedure, such as fewer wound infections, less blood loss, smaller incisions and less morbidity. This article defines the major indications of arthroscopy and presents current techniques.Medpharm PublicationsSA Orthopaedic Journal v.8 n.2 20092009-01-01journal articletext/htmlhttp://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1681-150X2009000200007en
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Ankle arthroscopy: Indications, techniques and complications
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description Ankle arthroscopy is increasingly used as a technique for dealing with a wide range of ankle pathologies. Technological advancement and a more thorough understanding of the anatomy have resulted in improved ability to perform ankle arthroscopy. Arthroscopic surgery offers the advantages related to any minimally invasive procedure, such as fewer wound infections, less blood loss, smaller incisions and less morbidity. This article defines the major indications of arthroscopy and presents current techniques.
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