Diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue impingement syndrome of the ankle
- VernacularTitle:踝关节软组织撞击综合征的诊断和治疗
- Author:
Hongtao LIU
;
Qiang XU
;
Li YU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ankle joint;
Arthroscope;
Impingement syndrome
- From:Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the diagnosis and trea tment of ankle impin gement syndrome (AIS). MethodsThirty-six cases of AIS encoun tered between March 1995 and May 2001 entered the study. Hereinto, open removals of involved soft tissue were performed in 14 cases after MRI examinations, and arthroscopic exam inations and removals were accomplished in 22 cases. Results Follow-up for 6 mo nths～7 years (mean, 22 months) in all the 36 cases revealed “excellent” outco mes in 9 cases, “good” in 19 cases, “fair” in 7 cases, and “poor” in 1 cas e, showing “good” or “excellent” results in 77 8% of the patients (28/36). ConclusionsArthroscopic examination and operation for AIS is effective.
