Anterior and posterior ankle arthroscopy in prone position: description of surgical technique

Abstract

Ankle arthroscopy has several advantages compared to open surgery and can be performed anteriorly or posteriorly. Pathologies
located in the anterior and posterior ankle regions may coexist and require combining the abovementioned arthroscopic techniques.
The objective of this study was to describe the anterior and posterior ankle arthroscopic technique for treating lateral instability and
posterior ankle impact, keeping the patient in prone position. The arthroscopic technique described with the patient in prone position
allowed access to the anterior and posterior regions of the ankle, allowing the treatment of lateral ankle instability and posterior impact, potentially reducing the risks present in the change of decubitus position during surgery. Level of Evidence V; Therapeutic Studies; Expert Opinion.