Arthroscopy for athletic foot and ankle injuries

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Arthroscopy

Background:

• Arthroscopic techniques have evolved significantly since the early 1900s.
• Numerous arthroscopic procedures are now available for treating athletic injuries in the foot and ankle region.
• This article provides an overview of current arthroscopic interventions for various foot and ankle conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe current arthroscopic techniques for treating athletic injuries of the foot and ankle.
• To review new methods for arthroscopic repair of chronic ankle instability.
• To present the authors' results using thermal-assisted capsular modification for chronic lateral ankle instability.

Main Methods:

• Review of established and novel arthroscopic techniques for foot and ankle injuries.
• Description of procedures for the great toe, subtalar joint, anterior ankle impingement, posterior ankle, calcaneoplasty, and talar osteochondral lesions.
• Evaluation of thermal-assisted capsular modification for chronic lateral ankle instability.

Main Results:

• Arthroscopic techniques are effective for a range of foot and ankle athletic injuries.
• New arthroscopic methods show promise for chronic ankle instability.
• Thermal-assisted capsular modification demonstrated positive outcomes for chronic lateral ankle instability.

Conclusions:

• Arthroscopy offers versatile solutions for athletic foot and ankle injuries.
• Ongoing advancements in arthroscopic techniques continue to improve treatment outcomes.
• Thermal-assisted capsular modification represents a viable option for chronic lateral ankle instability.