Minimally invasive distraction technique for prone posterior ankle and subtalar arthroscopy.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
BACKGROUND: Prone ankle and subtalar arthroscopy is challenging in part due to the limited working space in these joints. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fourteen patients undergoing prone posterior arthroscopy with a novel skeletal traction method were reviewed and the technique detailed. RESULTS: No complications were observed in 14 patients treated with a minimally invasive skeletal traction technique for prone ankle and subtalar arthroscopy and 38 patients treated with the same traction device during supine ankle arthroscopy. CONCLUSION: Minimally invasive skeletal traction can be used safely for prone posterior ankle and subtalar arthroscopy.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Beals, TC; Junko, JT; Amendola, A; Nickisch, F; Saltzman, CL
Published Date
- April 2010
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 31 / 4
Start / End Page
- 316 - 319
PubMed ID
- 20371018
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1071-1007
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3113/FAI.2010.0316
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States