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Fig. 3

From: Arthroscopic management for early-stage tuberculosis of the ankle

Fig. 3

a Preoperative radiograph suggesting unsmooth ankle joint space and epiphyseal injury of the tibia (anteroposterior view). b Preoperative radiograph suggesting unsmooth ankle joint space (lateral view). c Preoperative MRI suggesting ankle joint damage and hyperplasia of synovial tissue (sagittal view). d Preoperative MRI suggesting ankle joint damage and hyperplasia of synovial tissue (coronal view). e Articular cartilage defects, massive synovial hyperplasia, and scar tissue formation seen during arthroscopy. f Radiograph 5 years postoperatively suggesting that the ankle joint is not smooth, but the epiphyseal injury of the tibia is better than before surgery (anteroposterior view). g Radiograph 5 years postoperatively suggesting that the ankle joint is not smooth but is better than before surgery (lateral view). h MRI 5 years postoperatively suggesting that the ankle joint is not smooth (sagittal view)

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