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World J Orthop. Jan 18, 2022; 13(1): 78-86
Published online Jan 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i1.78
Published online Jan 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i1.78
Table 2 Procedure and follow-up (mean ± SD)
| Parameter | Value |
| Accurate injections, n (%) | 21 (88%) |
| Accuracy by indication | |
| Kellgren-Lawrence Grade I [n accurate (% of subset)] | NA |
| Kellgren-Lawrence Grade II [n accurate (% of subset)] | 2 (100%) |
| Kellgren-Lawrence Grade III [n accurate (% of subset)] | 10 (100%) |
| Kellgren-Lawrence Grade IV [n accurate (% of subset)] | 5 (62.5%) |
| (Osteo)chondral defect [n accurate (% of subset)] | 4 (100%) |
| Accuracy by prior ankle surgery | |
| None [n accurate (% of subset)] | 9 (90.0%) |
| Any [n accurate (% of subset)] | 12 (85.7%) |
| Multiple [n accurate (% of subset)] | 10 (90.1%) |
| Procedure time (min) | 17 ± 5 |
| Completed follow-up, n (%) | 24 (100%) |
| Follow-up time (median days, IQR) | 14 (IQR, 14–16) |
| Complications, n (%) | 0 (0%) |
- Citation: Stornebrink T, Stufkens SAS, Mercer NP, Kennedy JG, Kerkhoffs GMMJ. Can bedside needle arthroscopy of the ankle be an accurate option for intra-articular delivery of injectable agents? World J Orthop 2022; 13(1): 78-86
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v13/i1/78.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v13.i1.78