CLINICAL ARTICLE

 

Ankle arthroscopy: Indications, techniques and complications

 

 

ML Reilingh^I; MN van Sterkenburg^I; PAJ de LeeuwMD^I; IV van DalenMD, PhD^III; CN van Dijk^II

^IMD; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
^IIMD, PhD; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
^IIIMD, PhD; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Flevoziekenhuis, Almere, The Netherlands

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ABSTRACT

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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Academic Medical Centre
University of Amsterdam
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Prof Dr C Niek van Dijk
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1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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