Ankle Arthroscopy Flashcards
1
Q
What anatomic structures do you need to watch with anteromedial portal approach?
A
Portal is medial to TA; watch out for saphenous n. and vein, which is medial to the portal.
2
Q
What anatomic structures do you need to watch with anterolateral portal approach?
A
Portal is lateral to peroneus tertius; watch out for intermediate dorsal cutaneous n.
3
Q
What solution do you want circulating in the joint?
A
Lactated Ringer’s; has been shown to be better for cartilage, NS has been shown to be damaging to cartilage cells.
