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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

©2009 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

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The mosquito clamp remains in position, and the arthroscope is withdrawn slightly.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

