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Henryk Liszka1, Paweł Depukat, Artur Gądek
1Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University Hospital, Kraków, Poland. hliszka@su.krakow.pl.
Folia Medica Cracoviensia
|December 26, 2016
Summary
Ankle arthroscopy effectively diagnoses and treats intra-articular lesions common in chronic ankle instability. Combining arthroscopy with ligament reconstruction addresses all internal ankle pathologies, improving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy
Background:
- Chronic ankle instability frequently leads to intra-articular damage.
- These lesions can progress to degenerative joint disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the utility of ankle arthroscopy for evaluating and treating intra-articular pathologies.
- To determine the effectiveness of combined arthroscopic treatment with lateral ankle ligament reconstruction.
Main Methods:
- 25 patients with chronic ankle instability underwent anterior ankle arthroscopy combined with modified Broström-Duquennoy-Tourne lateral ligament reconstruction.
- All intra-articular pathologies identified during arthroscopy were treated concurrently.
Main Results:
- 100% of patients exhibited intra-articular pathologies during arthroscopy.
- Common findings included synovitis/scarring (75%), chondral defects (19% deep, 56% superficial), osteophytes (52%), bony fragments (24%), and loose bodies (20%).
Conclusions:
- Anterior ankle arthroscopy is highly valuable for diagnosing and treating intra-articular lesions associated with chronic ankle instability.
- Performing arthroscopy concurrently with lateral ankle ligament reconstruction is recommended for comprehensive management.
Keywords:
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