Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Ankle Osteoarthritis.
10.14193/jkfas.2017.21.4.117
- Author:
Sang Gyo SEO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sgseo@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Osteoarthritis;
Ankle;
Osteophyte;
Debridement
- MeSH:
Ankle*;
Arthritis;
Debridement;
Diagnosis*;
Hand;
Incidence;
Joints;
Osteoarthritis*;
Osteophyte;
Sclerosis
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2017;21(4):117-121
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The incidence of arthritis in the ankle is relatively low compared to other joints. On the other hand, it receives a lot of pressure per unit area, is vulnerable to damage, and arthritis can arise after trauma. Early ankle arthritis can be considered a case of osteophyte subchondral sclerosis without narrowing of the joint space. Conservative treatment, such as weight control, insole use, drug use, and injection therapy for early ankle arthritis, is effective and can be considered before surgical treatment. Nevertheless, if pain is persistent, surgical treatment to remove bony spurs is effective. Ensuring that there is no other cause of pain when deciding whether to perform an operation is very important.
