Table 1.

Benefits of Arthroscopic Drive-through Sign

The arthroscopic drive-through sign is an easy and reproducible maneuver to identify instability of the syndesmosis.

After fixation of the syndesmosis, the sign becomes negative, a dynamic change indicating successful reduction and fixation of the syndesmosis.

Ankle arthroscopy in the setting of ankle fracture provides the opportunity to directly visualize and treat potential cartilage injuries, as well as to remove tissue and loose bodies that may hinder adequate reduction of the ankle.