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\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe ankle is the joint that connects three bones: the distal tibia and fibula on one side and the talus on the other. The parts of these bones inside the joint are covered by articular cartilage, a smooth surface that allows smooth sliding and absorbs shocks during movement and loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The joint is surrounded by the joint capsule, a thin membrane that produces synovial fluid, which hydrates and lubricates the cartilage and reduces friction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
What are the indications for ankle arthroscopy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tasosdeligeorgis.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/delh1-150x150-1.webp\" "\\"delh1-150x150-1\\"")
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nA variety of soft tissue, cartilage, and bone lesions in the ankle can be treated arthroscopically, provided conservative treatment (such as physiotherapy, medication) has been ineffective. Ankle arthroscopy is commonly used for:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n- Cartilage tears, for cleaning the lesion and creating conditions for healing using drilling or microfractures, as well as autologous chondrocyte transplantation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Removal of synovial membrane in inflammatory conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Removal of osteophytes (bony outgrowths) or loose bodies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Impingement syndrome (bone or soft tissue impingement).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Early ankle arthritis \u2013 arthroscopic ankle fusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ligament injuries of the ankle (quite common in athletes or other patients after injury without proper treatment).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\nCONTACT US<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat are the advantages of ankle arthroscopy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The main advantages of ankle arthroscopy are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Minimal tissue trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bloodless procedure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- No hospitalization required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Minimal postoperative pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rapid recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- More effective restoration of the condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quick return to daily and athletic activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Significantly lower risk of complications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Better cosmetic result due to very small incisions (no scars or deformities on the skin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How is the diagnosis made?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosis is based on the injury history, clinical examination, and imaging with X-rays or MRI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the appropriate anesthesia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ankle arthroscopy can be performed either under regional anesthesia or mild general anesthesia. This depends on factors such as age, coexisting health problems, smoking, and others. The anesthesiologist will discuss with the patient and recommend the best method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How is ankle arthroscopy performed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The orthopedic surgeon makes a small incision, just a few millimeters (3-5 mm), on the front surface of the ankle, through which a special microscopic camera (arthroscope) is inserted. Then, sterile fluid (saline) is injected with a special pump to wash and distend the joint, facilitating the operation. The camera is connected to a cold light source and a monitor, through which the surgeon can see inside the joint magnified and in great detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, the surgeon inserts specially designed micro-instruments through a second small incision to repair the damage. Using the arthroscope navigation, the surgeon can thoroughly inspect the entire joint and perform multiple corrective procedures on the spot if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In some cases, the application of biological therapies (Stem Cell or Autologous Chondrocyte injections, Platelet-Rich Plasma \u2013 PRP) combined with arthroscopy can significantly contribute to the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of the procedure, the small incisions are sutured, and an elastic bandage is applied. The arthroscopic procedure is recorded on DVD and can be shown to the patient during the postoperative period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The duration of the surgery depends on the lesions but usually lasts up to one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The patient can usually be discharged the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nA variety of soft tissue, cartilage, and bone lesions in the ankle can be treated arthroscopically, provided conservative treatment (such as physiotherapy, medication) has been ineffective. Ankle arthroscopy is commonly used for:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Cartilage tears, for cleaning the lesion and creating conditions for healing using drilling or microfractures, as well as autologous chondrocyte transplantation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Removal of synovial membrane in inflammatory conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Removal of osteophytes (bony outgrowths) or loose bodies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Impingement syndrome (bone or soft tissue impingement).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Early ankle arthritis \u2013 arthroscopic ankle fusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ligament injuries of the ankle (quite common in athletes or other patients after injury without proper treatment).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Get the Help You Need Today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nCONTACT US<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat are the advantages of ankle arthroscopy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The main advantages of ankle arthroscopy are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Minimal tissue trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bloodless procedure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- No hospitalization required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Minimal postoperative pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rapid recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- More effective restoration of the condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quick return to daily and athletic activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Significantly lower risk of complications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Better cosmetic result due to very small incisions (no scars or deformities on the skin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How is the diagnosis made?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosis is based on the injury history, clinical examination, and imaging with X-rays or MRI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the appropriate anesthesia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ankle arthroscopy can be performed either under regional anesthesia or mild general anesthesia. This depends on factors such as age, coexisting health problems, smoking, and others. The anesthesiologist will discuss with the patient and recommend the best method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How is ankle arthroscopy performed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The orthopedic surgeon makes a small incision, just a few millimeters (3-5 mm), on the front surface of the ankle, through which a special microscopic camera (arthroscope) is inserted. Then, sterile fluid (saline) is injected with a special pump to wash and distend the joint, facilitating the operation. The camera is connected to a cold light source and a monitor, through which the surgeon can see inside the joint magnified and in great detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, the surgeon inserts specially designed micro-instruments through a second small incision to repair the damage. Using the arthroscope navigation, the surgeon can thoroughly inspect the entire joint and perform multiple corrective procedures on the spot if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In some cases, the application of biological therapies (Stem Cell or Autologous Chondrocyte injections, Platelet-Rich Plasma \u2013 PRP) combined with arthroscopy can significantly contribute to the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of the procedure, the small incisions are sutured, and an elastic bandage is applied. The arthroscopic procedure is recorded on DVD and can be shown to the patient during the postoperative period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The duration of the surgery depends on the lesions but usually lasts up to one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The patient can usually be discharged the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n