Arthroscopic Capsular Release of the Ankle Joint | Zendy

Tun Hing Lui | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

Arthroscopic Capsular Release of the Ankle Joint

Author(s) -

Tun Hing Lui

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

arthroscopy techniques

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.66

H-Index - 31

ISSN - 2212-6287

DOI - 10.1016/j.eats.2016.07.019

Subject(s) - medicine , ankle , capsulotomy , contracture , surgery , joint capsule , joint contracture , intraocular lens

Adhesive capsulitis of the ankle is also known as frozen ankle and results in marked fibrosis and contracture of the ankle capsule. Arthroscopic capsular release is indicated for symptomatic frozen ankle that is resistant to conservative treatment. It is contraindicated for ankle stiffness due to degenerative joint disease, intra-articular malunion, or adhesion of the extensors of the ankle. The procedure consists of endoscopic posterior ankle capsulectomy and arthroscopic anterior ankle capsulotomy. It has the advantages of being minimally invasive surgery and allowing early postoperative vigorous mobilization of the ankle joint.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research