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Fixed distraction is not necessary for anterior ankle arthroscopy

Year: 2009

Type: letter

Abstract: We have read the article ‘‘Treatment of anterolateral impingements of the ankle joint by arthroscopy’ ’ by A.-H.M. Hassan with interest, care and appreciation [1]. One of the questions in this publication is whether anterior ankle arthroscopy can routinely be performed without joint distraction. He states that in patients with anterior ankle soft tissue impingement, distraction will result in tightening of the joint capsule thereby decreasing the anterior working area [1]. These findings are similar to ours [2]. With ankle distraction multiple anatomic structures are pulled tight. The ankle joint capsule has a characteristic difference in comparison with other joint capsules; the anterior capsular insertion in the tibia and talus is located at some distance from the cartilaginous layer. This peculiarity determines

Source: Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy

DOI: 10.1007/s00167-009-0915-9

Authors: Peter A. J. de Leeuw, C. Niek van Dijk

Institutions: Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam

Language: English

Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,300