Postoperative evaluation of patients submitted to ankle arthroscopy using the Karlsson score

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical response of patients treated by ankle arthroscopy, using the Karlsson score, by comparing pre- and postoperative values obtained through the analysis of certain parameters. Methods: Twenty-four patients were studied in the period September 2013 to January 2015. The main diagnoses treated were: synovitis, anterolateral impingement, ankle fractures, and osteoarthritis. Results: All patients evolved with clinical and functional improvement of the ankle, as demonstrated by the Karlsson score. Conclusion: We conclude that the arthroscopic technique is effective for treatment for the above mentioned pathologies, as demonstrated by the progress in the values obtained.