Instrumentation
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract The ankle joint was previously approached as a small joint only using small joint…
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Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract Whether the operation is performed by endoscopic or open technique, enough bone has to…
Anterior Ankle Impingement
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract Ankle impingement syndromes are pain syndromes. Anterior ankle impingement is characterized by anterior ankle…
Ankle Instability
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract This chapter deals with acute and chronic lateral ankle ligament lesions. The various considerations…
Arthroscopy of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract This chapter describes the indications and operative technique of arthroscopy of the first metatarsophalangeal…
Peroneal Tendoscopy
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract Tendoscopy of the peroneal tendons is a useful tool to diagnose and treat peroneal…
Subtalar Arthrodesis
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract One of the main indications for arthroscopy of the subtalar joint is subtalar arthrodesis…
Posterior Tibial Tendoscopy
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract This chapter describes the endoscopic access to the posterior tibial tendon. The indications, technique,…
Complications in Ankle Arthroscopy
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract A prospective registration of 1,300 patients demonstrated a low complication rate of 3.5 %…
The Role of Arthroscopy for Chronic Pain Problems After Supination Trauma
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract A high percentage of residual complaints is reported after an acute lateral ankle ligament…
