Arthroscopic Capsular Release of the Ankle Joint.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 28149726.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2016.07.019 and PMC identifier 5263115.
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Abstract
Adhesive capsulitis of the ankle is also known as frozen ankle and results in marked fibrosis and contracture of the ankle capsule. Arthroscopic capsular release is indicated for symptomatic frozen ankle that is resistant to conservative treatment. It is contraindicated for ankle stiffness due to degenerative joint disease, intra-articular malunion, or adhesion of the extensors of the ankle. The procedure consists of endoscopic posterior ankle capsulectomy and arthroscopic anterior ankle capsulotomy. It has the advantages of being minimally invasive surgery and allowing early postoperative vigorous mobilization of the ankle joint.
Anatomy
- ankle