Hindfoot Endoscopy for Posterior Ankle Impingement by C.N. van Dijk, P.A.J. de Leeuw, and P.E....

Hindfoot Endoscopy for Posterior Ankle Impingement

by C.N. van Dijk, P.A.J. de Leeuw, and P.E. Scholten

JBJS Essent Surg TechVolume os-91(Supplement 2):287-298

October 1, 2009

Patient position during posterior ankle arthroscopy.

C.N. van Dijk et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2009;os-91:287-298

With use of the arthroscope as a guide, the mosquito clamp is moved anteriorly until the bone is reached.

The mosquito clamp remains in position, and the arthroscope is withdrawn slightly.

Arthroscopic images of a left ankle after penetration of the crural fascia to visualize the lateral aspect of the subtalar joint.

Schematic step-by-step overview of arthroscope and instruments for posterior ankle arthroscopy in a left ankle.

Endoscopic images of a left ankle, indicating the different steps to remove a symptomatic os trigonum.

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