Preoperative evaluation and testing for arthroscopy.

Clin Podiatr Med Surg

Department of Surgery, Carle Physician Group, Champaign, IL 61821, USA.

Published: June 2011

Understanding when to proceed with an arthroscopy of the ankle and foot can at times be difficult. Proper preoperative planning will ensure that the correct surgical procedure is selected. Although most surgeons can determine the correct diagnosis and treatment options for the patient based on the subjective and objective examinations, advanced imaging and diagnostic injections are useful tools in difficult cases.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2011.04.007DOI Listing

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