Posterior Hindfoot Needle Endoscopy in the Office Setting.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2021.10.018 and PMC identifier 8897487.
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Abstract
Posterior hindfoot disorders encompass a spectrum of bony, cartilaginous, and soft-tissue pathology. Traditional open surgical techniques have been increasingly replaced by less-invasive arthroscopic and endoscopic approaches. Recent innovations such as the advent of the needle arthroscope continue to push the boundary of minimally invasive interventions. This Technical Note highlights our technique for posterior hindfoot needle endoscopy for common posterior hindfoot pathologies in the wide-awake office setting, including indications, advantages, and technical pearls.
Anatomy
- foot