Ankle Arthroscopy: Anatomy, Portals and Instrument.
- Author:
Ki Sun SUNG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kissung@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Ankle;
Arthroscopy;
Anatomy;
Portal;
Instrument
- MeSH:
Anatomy, Regional;
Animals;
Ankle;
Arthroscopes;
Arthroscopy;
Joints;
Light;
Recognition (Psychology)
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2012;16(1):1-8
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Major technologic advances in fiberoptic light transmission, video cameras, and instrumentation have allowed great advances in small-joint arthroscopy. Arthroscopy in particular is now well established procedure for accurate diagnosis and operative management of certain ankle disorders. The small size of the ankle and significant periarticular soft tissue structures make placement and advancement of the arthroscope and instrumentation more difficult than in larger joints. Successful arthroscopy of the ankle requires knowledge of the regional anatomy and a familiarity with the available arthroscopic portals. This review article is going to describe the gross and arthroscopic anatomy of the ankle as it relates to current arthroscopic techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on the anatomic relations of the important osseous and soft tissue structures for a safe, reproducible approach to arthroscopic treatment of ankle pathology. Also, current arthroscopic equipment and instruments are included.
