Overview
Synovitis of the ankle joint refers to inflammation of the synovial lining of the ankle joint 4. It can be associated with traumatic, degenerative, or inflammatory disorders 4.Diagnosis
Diagnostic arthroscopy of the ankle joint has demonstrated high accuracy, with one study confirming diagnoses in 94% of cases when compared to subsequent arthrotomy 3.
Arthroscopy can evaluate the synovial and articular linings of the ankle joint 4.
Diagnostic arthroscopy has been performed on the ankle, subtalar, and first metatarsophalangeal joints 2.Management
Arthroscopy can play a role in the treatment of ankle joint disorders 4.Key Recommendations
Ankle arthroscopy can be valuable in the evaluation and treatment of traumatic, degenerative, and inflammatory disorders of the ankle joint 4. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
Diagnostic arthroscopy of the ankle joint has shown high diagnostic accuracy, with one series reporting 94% accuracy 3. (Evidence: Moderate)
Arthroscopy can be utilized for the ankle, subtalar, and first metatarsophalangeal joints 2. (Evidence: Expert opinion)References
1 Parisien JS. Ankle and subtalar joint arthroscopy. An update. Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute 1987. link
2 Lundeen RO. Review of diagnostic arthroscopy of the foot and ankle. The Journal of foot surgery 1987. link
3 Fallat LM. Accuracy of diagnostic arthroscopy of the ankle joint. The Journal of foot surgery 1987. link
4 Parisien JS. Diagnostic and operative arthroscopy of the ankle technique and indications. Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute 1985. link