Arthroscopy of the Hallux MTP Joint C. Christopher Stroud INDICATIONS Arthroscopy of the first MTP joint is a useful component within the Foot and Ankle Surgeon’s armamentarium1, 2, 3, 4,…

Subtalar Joint Arthroscopy and Arthroscopically Assisted Subtalar Arthrodesis Lijkele Beimers C. Niek van Dijk INDICATIONS Subtalar joint arthroscopy may be applied as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool. Diagnostic subtalar arthroscopy…

Posterior Ankle Arthroscopy and Hindfoot Endoscopy/Tendoscopy Florian Nickisch Frank R. Avilucea Phinit Phisitkul Brad D. Blankenhorn INTRODUCTION The posterior ankle and hindfoot is a complex region with diverse pathology affecting…

Arthroscopic Management of Distal Lower Extremity Syndesmosis Injuries Tun Hing Lui Lung Fung Tse INTRODUCTION The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis consists of the interosseous tibiofibular ligament (IOL), the anterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament…

Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Juvenile Articular Cartilage Allograft Eric Giza Edward Shin Stephanie E. Wong INDICATIONS The surgical management of refractory talar osteochondral lesions of the…

Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus (OLT) Treated by Matrix-Based Techniques (Matrix-Induced Chondrocyte Implantation [MACI] and Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis [AMIC]) Markus Walther INDICATION Matrix-induced chondrocytes implantation (MACI) and autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis…

Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Microfracture Eric Giza Edward Shin Stephanie E. Wong INDICATIONS Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) are rare, representing approximately 4% of all…

Ankle Arthroscopy—Basics Marcus P. Coe Alastair S.E. Younger Kevin Wing INDICATIONS Ankle arthroscopy has evolved over the course of the last 30 years to provide a minimally invasive means of…

Axial Screw Technique for Charcot Midfoot Neuropathic Dislocation V. James Sammarco INDICATIONS Charcot neuroarthropathic foot deformity is inherently difficult to treat. For the neuroarthropathic patient, dislocation through the midfoot can…

Arthroscopic Triple Arthrodesis Tun Hing Lui Lung Fung Tse INDICATIONS Triple arthrodesis is a commonly used procedure in treating varied foot and ankle problems, including hind-foot joint arthrosis and deformity….