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…
Recurrent Peroneal Tendon Dislocation
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract Recurrent dislocation of the peroneal tendons is a disabling condition, due to persistent symptoms…
Flexor Hallucis Longus Release
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract Because of the close relation of the flexor hallucis longus tendon and os trigonum,…
Retrograde Drilling for Large Cystic Lesions
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract Large talar cystic lesions located in the posterior talus can be treated by retrograde…
Posterior Approach for Osteochondral Defect
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract Most talar osteochondral defects are treated by means of an anterior approach. However, lesions…
Deltoid Ligament Pathology Treated by Means of a Two-Portal Hindfoot Approach
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract An isolated rupture of the posterior deep part of the deltoid ligament is a…
Other Indications: Posterior Ankle Joint
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract The main indication for arthroscopic procedures in the posterior compartment of the ankle joint…
