Operative Approaches to Ankle and Hindfoot Arthroscopy

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

• Arthroscopy is increasingly utilized for ankle and hindfoot pathologies.
• It offers potential advantages over open techniques, including fewer complications and faster recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize arthroscopic approaches and patient positioning for anterior, lateral, and posterior ankle pathologies.
• To review recent advances in managing concomitant lesions during arthroscopic foot and ankle surgery.

Main Methods:

• Level V, expert opinion.
• Survey of pathologies organized by arthroscopic approach.
• Review of recent advances in concomitant lesion management.

Main Results:

• Procedural variations exist to optimize lesion access, reduce operative time, and enhance patient safety.
• Minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques are evolving for diverse ankle pathologies.

Conclusions:

• Arthroscopic management of ankle and hindfoot pathology is expanding.
• Understanding described approaches and lesion management is crucial for surgical planning.