(iii) Arthroscopy of the foot and ankle |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.A.;2. Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Gulf Breeze, Florida, U.S.A.;1. Section for Rheuma- and Sports Imaging, Department of Radiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria;2. Department of Radiology, District Hospital St. Johann in Tyrol, St. Johann in Tyrol, Austria;3. Department of Radiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria;4. Department for Applied Systems Research and Statistics, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria;5. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, District Hospital St.Johann in Tyrol, St. Johann in Tyrol, Austria;1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore;2. Medical Oncology, Johns Hopkins Singapore International Medical Centre, Singapore |
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| Abstract: | The role of arthroscopy in the management of articular pathology is now well established. Its use in the management of foot and ankle pathology is relatively new, but with innovative techniques and modern equipment, the indications are expanding. Procedures that were previously performed through an open approach can now be done using a pure arthroscopic, or arthroscopically assisted, method with the aim of earlier rehabilitation, reducing complications and scarring, and improving outcome. We describe the history, current role and potential future uses of arthroscopy in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions. |
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| Keywords: | ankle arthroscopy endoscopy foot |
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