Arthroscopy

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Why Arthroscopy Is Essential In Treating Ankle Fractures

01/08/2021

Ali Rahnama DPM AACFAS

Arthroscopic evaluation of the ankle joint as part of an initial open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is not a new concept. Indeed, surgeons have discussed this in the literature for nearly three decades.1 Hamilton and colleagues even...

Arthroscopic evaluation of the...

01/08/2021

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Understanding The Utility Of In-Office Diagnostic Arthroscopy

06/25/2020

By A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM

Technological advances, economic factors and convenience may be contributing to a resurgence of interest for in-office diagnostic arthroscopy.1 Although this modality is gaining traction in the orthopedic community, it is important to...

Technological advances, economic...

06/25/2020

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A Closer Look At Subtalar Joint Arthroscopy In Athletes

12/17/2019

By A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM and Tyler McKee, DPM

By A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM and Tyler...

The subtalar joint is technically one of the hardest joints to scope. The problem primarily lies with the shape of the subtalar joint and variability of portal location. Unlike other joints, the subtalar joint does not have a well-defined...

The subtalar joint is...

12/17/2019

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Surgical Pearls

Current Perspectives On Posterior Ankle Endoscopy/Arthroscopy

09/10/2019

By Michael Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS

By Michael Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS ...

Posterior ankle arthroscopy is somewhat of a misnomer. It is initially an endoscopic approach to access the posterior ankle and subtalar joint complexes. Endoscopic techniques for posterior ankle pathology have come into increasing favor by...

Posterior ankle arthroscopy is...

09/10/2019

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Current Perspectives On First MPJ Arthroscopy In Athletes

08/14/2019

By A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, Brittany Staples, DPM, Tyler McKee, DPM and Leslie T. Joseph, DPM

By A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, Brittany...

Researchers have discussed arthroscopic procedures of almost every joint in the body and the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) is no exception. However, first MPJ arthroscopy is one of the newer and less described arthroscopic procedures....

Researchers have discussed...

08/14/2019

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