Is there any value to arthroscopic debridement of ankle osteoarthritis and impingement?

Phisitkul, Phinit; Tennant, Joshua N; Amendola, Annunziato · Foot Ankle Clin · 2013

review · Level V

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Abstract

This article summarizes the current literature regarding the use of arthroscopy for the various types of ankle osteoarthritis with impingement symptoms. Discussion includes the role of diagnostic arthroscopy and adjunctive use of arthroscopy with other modalities. The section on the authors' preferred technique describes our current operative and perioperative strategies in detail.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy