Arthroscopy of the ankle joint

✍ Scribed by S. Boe

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 1986
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 139 KB
• Volume: 105
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1434-3916
• DOI: 10.1007/bf00449927

✦ Synopsis

The technique and results of 11 arthroscopies of the ankle joint are presented The main indications were post-traumatic pain and osteochondritis dissecans of the talus As a result of arthroscopy, a radionegative loose body was found, exploratory arthrotomy was avoided in one case, incisions and operative procedures were changed, and loose bodies were removed by arthroscopic operation in one case. Table 1 Clinical presentation and radiographical findings in ten patients Clinical presentation (n) Radiographical findings (n) Post-traumatic pain ( 6) Osteochondritis ( 4) Cysts of the talus ( 2) Locking ( 3) Loose bodies ( 2) No loose bodies ( 1) Acute distortion ( 1) Osteochondral fracture ( 1)