Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4047472 | Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a combined anterior and posterior arthroscopic approach in the treatment of frozen ankle. Type of Study: Retrospective case series. Methods: Five patients with post-traumatic frozen ankle were evaluated. Results: After an average follow-up of 32.6 months (range, 24 to 42 months), the average American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society hindfoot-ankle score was improved from 63.8 point (range, 55-74) to 88.6 point (range, 81-100). The average ankle dorsiflexion improved from 1° (range, 0° to 5°) to 19° (range, 15° to 25°). The average ankle plantarflexion improved from 16° (range 10° to 20°) to 39° (range, 30° to 45°). Conclusions: Combined posterior ankle endoscopy and anterior ankle arthroscopy is effective in the treatment of post-traumatic frozen ankle. Level of Evidence: Level 4.
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Authors
Tun Hing (F.R.C.S.(Edin), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S.), Wai Kit M.B.Ch.B.(C.U.H.K.), M.R.C.S.(Edin), Kwok Bill (F.R.C.S. (Edin), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S.),