Posterior ankle impingement syndrome in adolescents

The goal of the study is to investigate posterior ankle impingement syndrome (PAIS) in adolescent population and differ- ences delay periods for diagnosis. Furthermore, intention present results arthroscopic treatment PAIS adoles- cents compare them found published literature. A total 16 patients (≤19 years old) included were operated on solely PAIS. search was done avail- able medical documentation primarily causes length symptoms, any reported complications. Amer- ican Orthopaedic Foot Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot score used evaluate function, while patient satisfac- tion measured using Abdelatif questionnaire. average age at time procedure 16.8 years. median period from appearance first symptoms until diagnosis 8.5 months. No perioperative complications recorded follow-up 75 An increase AOFAS noted, ranging an 70.9 preoperatively 97.0 postoperatively. All very satisfied with procedure, emphasizing postoperative improvement everyday use. This confirms presence a population, which line Additionally, it has been shown that surgery highly efficient treating popu- lation.