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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Traditional open reduction internal fixation for foot and ankle fractures carries risks like infection and malunion.
  • Arthroscopy offers direct visualization and preserves soft tissues, mitigating open surgery complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the surgical technique and applications of arthroscopic targeted screw placement (ATSP).
  • To highlight ATSP for talus, trimalleolar ankle, and distal tibia fractures.

Main Methods:

  • Preoperative imaging for surgical planning.
  • Arthroscopic reduction, debridement, and fixation under fluoroscopic guidance.
  • Minimally invasive approach using ATSP.

Main Results:

  • ATSP demonstrates reduced operative morbidity and earlier patient mobilization.
  • Improved detection of subtle intra-articular injuries compared to conventional methods.
  • Arthroscopic techniques show better functional outcomes and lower complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • ATSP is a viable, minimally invasive option for complex foot and ankle fractures.
  • Challenges include a learning curve, equipment costs, and specialized training needs.
  • Arthroscopy improves outcomes, reduces pain, and lowers complication rates versus open surgery.