Complications in Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy



Complications in Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy


RICHARD D. FERKEL

MICHAEL J. CARLSON



Arthroscopy of the ankle and foot has progressed significantly since Burman first tried to perform arthroscopy on the ankle in 1931.1 As equipment and instrumentation have advanced, especially over the last two decades, newer techniques have been developed. As the number of arthroscopic procedures has increased and more demanding procedures have been developed, the opportunity for significant complications has also increased.