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Arthroscopic Approach to Osteochondral Defects, Impingement, and Instability.
Roger Walker1, William Aaron Kunkle1, Dominic S Carreira1
1Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Broward Health Medical Center, 1601 South Andrews Avenue, 2nd Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|September 28, 2015
Summary
This review covers common ankle injuries in athletes, including osteochondral defects, impingement, and instability. It focuses on current arthroscopic treatment options, comparing them with traditional open surgery based on evidence.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopic Surgery
Background:
- Ankle injuries such as osteochondral defects, impingement, and instability are prevalent in athletic populations.
- These conditions significantly impact an athlete's performance and career longevity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common ankle injuries in athletes.
- To evaluate current and evolving treatment options, emphasizing arthroscopic techniques.
- To compare the efficacy and drawbacks of open versus arthroscopic interventions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of published evidence.
- Analysis of outcome studies on ankle injury treatments.
- Comparative assessment of surgical modalities (open vs. arthroscopic).
Main Results:
- Arthroscopic approaches offer evolving treatment options for ankle pathologies.
- Both open and arthroscopic methods have distinct advantages and disadvantages.
- Evidence-based comparison highlights the benefits and limitations of each surgical approach.
Conclusions:
- Continued innovation supports the evolution of ankle injury treatments.
- Arthroscopic surgery is a key focus for managing athletic ankle injuries.
- Informed decisions require understanding the evidence supporting both open and arthroscopic procedures.
