Ankle arthroscopy

So far all of these points are in common with other joints. The specific anatomy of the ankle joint can be seen in the picture below. The two upper bones of the ankle joint are the fibula and tibia. These articulate with themselves and also with the lower bone, the talus. In side profile the surface of the tibia is concave and that of the talus is convex.

Operative stills

To view the detailed surgeon's technique, go to The Foot Surgery Atlas.

Identifying the location of the ankle joint before injecting sterile fluid.		Injecting fluid to distend the joint.	Blunt dissection into the joint using antero-medial portal.
Blunt trochar in place (a hollow tube through which the camera passes ).	The camera inserted through the trochar.	A needle being used to allow a direct view with the camera where to place the second arthroscopy portal.	The second (antero-lateral portal)
	The Smith and Nephew arthroscopic shaver being used through the second portal.	The working position of the instruments.

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