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Advantages and Contraindication

Advantages

Arthroscopy allows direct articular inspection and assessment of ligaments and synovial change. It can also be used to perform intraoperative stress testing.

DIAGNOSES WHICH CAN BE MADE USING ANKLE ARTHROSCOPY
OCD23.5%
Impingement21.3%
Chondromalacia7.9%
Instability7.2%
DJD7.2%
Acute Fracture6.5%
Arthrofibrosis4.8%
Loose Bodies 
Osteophytes 
Synovitis 
Ossicles 
Torn ATFL 
Cryptogenic pain 
Cyst 
Chondral fracture 
Peroneal subluxation 
Torn peroneal tendon 

 

PROCEDURES WHICH CAN BE PERFORMED USING ANKLE ARTHROSCOPY
Debride lateral gutter21.8%
Excise/Drill OCD19.4%
Chondroplasty13.3%
Excise fibrous bands6.8%
Loose odies5.7%
Rx of fracture 
Diagnostic 
Synovectomy 
Osteophytes 
Ossicles 
Arthrodesis 
Stabilization 

Contra-indications

    Relative
  • DJD
  • Oedema
  • Impaired vascularity


    Absolute
  • Soft tissue infection
  • Advanced DJD

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