Operating Room Environment and the Surgical Team
Operating Room Environment and the Surgical Team RICHARD D. FERKEL KYLE F. CHUN Arthroscopy of the ankle and foot is a technically demanding procedure that requires meticulous attention to detail,…
Preoperative Evaluation and Imaging
Preoperative Evaluation and Imaging RICHARD D. FERKEL GREGORY R. APPLEGATE The ankle and foot are complex structures composed of multiple joints and anatomic structures. Evaluation of the ankle and foot…
Historical Developments
Historical Developments RICHARD D. FERKEL The term “arthroscopy” originated as a derivative of the Greek words “arthron,” meaning joint, and “skopein,” meaning to look at. Interest in exploring the interior…
