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a Schematic view of the ankle joint in the neutral ankle position showing the anterior (1) and posterior working areas. b Interarticular work is possible when distraction (arrows) is used, but the capsular tension reduces the anterior and posterior working areas. c The anterior working area is opened in dorsiflexion of the foot; anterior ankle pathology can easily be treated
