Arthroscopy of the Great and Lesser Toes
Arthroscopy of the Great and Lesser Toes RANDALL A. FARAC RICHARD D. FERKEL INTRODUCTION Evaluating and treating the small joints of the foot, including the great toe, has traditionally been…
Subtalar Joint Pathology
Subtalar Joint Pathology BRADLEY J. DUNLAP RICHARD D. FERKEL Pathology of the subtalar joint continues to become more widely recognized as the knowledge of normal anatomy and arthroscopic identification of…
Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis
Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis KEITH W. CHAN RICHARD D. FERKEL JAMES M. GLICK Arthrodesis is the procedure of choice for salvaging debilitating conditions of the ankle associated with pain and instability….
Prone Arthroscopy for Posterior Ankle and Subtalar Joint Pathology
Prone Arthroscopy for Posterior Ankle and Subtalar Joint Pathology DAVIDE EDOARDO BONASIA MARGHERITA GERMANO ANNUNZIATO AMENDOLA INTRODUCTION Anterior ankle arthroscopy represents a reliable and widely performed treatment option for a…
Arthroscopic and Open Approaches to Ankle Instability
Arthroscopic and Open Approaches to Ankle Instability NIRAV SHAH RICHARD D. FERKEL INTRODUCTION Ankle sprains, one of the most common injuries seen by orthopedists, are typically forced inversion injuries that…
Subtalar Arthroscopy: Anatomy, Setup, and Normal Exam
Subtalar Arthroscopy: Anatomy, Setup, and Normal Exam RICHARD D. FERKEL The appropriate application of arthroscopic technology to various parts of the body takes time and experience, as has been demonstrated…
Osteophytes, Loose Bodies, Posttraumatic Problems, and Foreign Bodies
Osteophytes, Loose Bodies, Posttraumatic Problems, and Foreign Bodies JAMES W. STONE RICHARD D. FERKEL The term “impingement” is defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “to strike or collide,” “to encroach…
Articular Cartilage Defects of the Ankle
Articular Cartilage Defects of the Ankle JORDAN KERKER RICHARD D. FERKEL INTRODUCTION Articular cartilage lesions continue to be a challenging problem for the orthopedic community. The growth of athletic participation…
Soft Tissue Lesions of the Ankle
Soft Tissue Lesions of the Ankle CHAD S. CONNER RICHARD D. FERKEL Soft tissue lesions of the ankle present a difficult diagnostic problem. Even after careful history, physical examination, and…
Diagnostic Arthroscopic Examination
Diagnostic Arthroscopic Examination RICHARD D. FERKEL DAWSON S. BROWN Arthroscopy of the ankle and foot is a useful diagnostic modality to evaluate pathology and determine appropriate treatment. However, it must…
