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. 2016 Nov 7;5(6):e1281–e1286. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2016.07.019

Table 1.

Indications and Contraindications of Arthroscopic Capsular Release of Ankle

Indication
 Symptomatic adhesive capsulitis of ankle that is resistant to conservative treatment
Contraindications
 Asymptomatic stiffness of ankle
 Ankle stiffness due to degenerative joint disease
 Intra-articular malunion
 Extra-articular causes of ankle stiffness (e.g., adhesion of extensors of ankle)