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Arthroscopic Management of Ankle Disorders

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This chapter discusses four common findings in the ankle joint: soft tissue and osseous impingement lesions, osteochondritis dissecans, ankle instability, and syndesmosis injuries. The history, presentation, indications, and techniques for arthroscopic treatment of each condition are covered.

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  1. James P. Tasto
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  1. Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois, Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Southern Illinois, St. Mary’s-Good Samaritian Inc., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 4121 Veterans Memorial Drive, 62864, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, USA

    James C. Y. Chow M.D. (President and Founder, Director of Orthopaedics, Clinical Assistant Professor) (President and Founder, Director of Orthopaedics, Clinical Assistant Professor)

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Tasto, J.P., Laimins, P.D. (2001). Arthroscopic Management of Ankle Disorders. In: Chow, J.C.Y. (eds) Advanced Arthroscopy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-21541-9_66

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