Musculoskeletal Key

Anterolateral Approach to the Ankle and Hind Part of the Foot The full extent of the anterolateral approach to the ankle and hind part of the foot allows exposure not…

Ankle Arthroscopy Ankle arthroscopy has become much more popular in the last 10 years. The development of noninvasive distractors and smaller arthroscopes has greatly increased the indications and scope for…

Lateral Approach to the Lateral Malleolus The approach to the lateral malleolus is used primarily for open reduction and internal fixation of lateral malleolar fractures. It also offers access to…

Posterolateral Approach to the Ankle The posterolateral approach is used to treat conditions of the posterior aspect of the distal tibia and ankle joint. It is well suited for open…

Posteromedial Approach to the Ankle The posteromedial approach to the ankle joint is routinely used for exploring the soft tissues that run around the back of the medial malleolus. This…

Approach to the Medial Side of the Ankle The medial approach exposes the medial side of the ankle joint.1 Its uses include the following: Arthrodesis of the ankle Excision or…

Anterior and Posterior Approaches to the Medial Malleolus The anterior and posterior approaches are used mainly for open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the medial malleolus.1 The approaches…

Lateral Approach to the Ankle with Fibular Osteotomy for Ankle Fusion The lateral approach to the ankle for ankle fusion with fibular osteotomy is also known as the Royal Air…

Anterior Approach to the Ankle The anterior approach provides excellent exposure of the ankle joint for arthrodesis.1 The decision to use this approach rather than the lateral transfibular approach, the…