Mid-to-Long-term Clinical Outcomes of Ankle Arthroscopy on the Treatment of Chronic Ankle Conditions: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

• Publish Date: 2025-07-05

Research Abstract:

In total, 47 studies were included, encompassing 2,653 patients. Arthroscopic surgery resulted in a significant decrease in pain intensity for osteochondral lesions (MD = −4.49, P = .002) and ankle osteoarthritis (MD = −2.88, P = .034). Functional improvements were observed with notable success rates: 92.5% (soft tissue impingement), 87.5% (ankle synovitis), 73.2% (osteochondral lesions), 71.53% (bony impingement), and 54.7% (ankle osteoarthritis).

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