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Christopher L Reeves1, Amber M Shane2, Trevor Payne3
1Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic, 2111 Glenwood Drive, Suite 104, Winter Park, FL 32792, USA; Surgical Residency Program, Department of Podiatric Surgery, Florida Hospital East Orlando, 7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32828, USA.
Abstract:
Arthroscopy has advanced in the foot and ankle realm, leading to new innovative techniques designed toward treatment of small joint abnormality. A range of abnormalities that are currently widespread for arthroscopic treatment in larger joints continues to be translated to congruent modalities in the small joints. Small joint arthroscopy offers relief from foot ailments with a noninvasive element afforded by arthroscopy. Early studies have found comparable results from arthroscopic soft tissue procedures as well as arthrodesis of the small joints when compared with the standard open approach.
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