Arthroscopy Flashcards
What anatomical structures are considered when making a Anteriorlateral port?
Extensor digitorum longus and the superficial peroneal nerve
What anatomical structures are considered when making a Anteriormedial port?
Saphenous vein and Tibialis Anterior
What is the most common size and angulation of an arthroscope used?
2.7 mm and 30° or 0° of angulation
What is the minimum distance an accessory port between the two working ports?
One cm
In anterior soft tissue impingement of the ankle, pathology is generally limited to what?
The syndesmosis and the lateral gutter
What anatomical structures are considered when making a posterolateral port?
The sural nerve and the short saphenous vein
What are the basic joint surveying techniques and ankle arthroscopy?
Scanning, pistoning and rotating
Prior to beginning arthroscopy, which portal is developed first?
The medial portal is Developed first and the scope Is placed into survey the joint prior to lateral portal development
What type of specific synovitis occurs in three stages
Chronic synovial chondromatosis
What is using drilling and OCD of the Taylor dome?
.062K wire
What type and size of screw is used in arthroscopic ankle fusion of the ankle?
Cannulated 6.5 mm cancellous screw system
What are considered abnormal values in the anterior drawer stress test
Between 5 to 10 mm of anterior displacement of the talus from the distal tibia and over 10 mm of displacement Are considered grossly abnormal. In comparison with the unaffected extremity, The injured ankle should have an anterior drawer test result of 3 mm or more to be considered significant
What is the bernt hardy stage 1 Classification?
Compression of the articular cartilage
What is the bernt hardy stage 2 Classification?
An incomplete to fracture
What is the bernt hardy stage 3 Classification?
nondisplaced complete fracture
What is the bernt hardy stage 4 Classification?
Displaced complete fracture
Which side of the anterior half of the Taylor Dome usually produces a shallow wafer shaped fracture?
Lateral
Which side of the posterior third of the Taylor Dome is subject to deep, cup shaped lesions?
Medial