Table 3.

Advantages and Risks of Arthroscopic Capsular Release of Ankle

Advantages

The technique allows early postoperative vigorous mobilization exercise of the ankle.

There is less surgical trauma.

The technique results in better cosmesis.

The technique can deal with various concomitant intra-articular and extra-articular pathologies.

Risks

Injury to the flexor hallucis longus tendon is possible.

Injury to the posterior and anterior tibial neurovascular bundles is possible.

Injury to the extensor tendons at the anterior ankle is possible.