Arthroscopy for Rotational Ankle Fractures
10.14193/jkfas.2023.27.1.7
- Author:
Tae Hun KWON
1
;
Yoon Hyo CHOI
;
Kyoung Min LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2023;27(1):7-11
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Rotational ankle fractures are one of the most common injuries of lower limbs treated by orthopedic surgeons. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is considered a gold standard treatment for unstable ankle fractures, though adjunct ankle arthroscopy is being increasingly used in cases of ankle trauma. Although the role and use of ankle arthroscopy are expanding, the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of arthroscopy remain undefined. Furthermore, despite the number of clinical research studies performed on arthroscopically assisted surgery for ankle fractures, no definite guidelines have been agreed, and no consensus has been reached regarding indications. This article reviews the role, indications, operative techniques, and complications of ankle arthroscopy and compares the clinical outcomes of conventional ORIF and arthroscopically assisted ORIF.
