Over the past 25 years, Niek van Dijk, founder of the Amsterdam Foot & Ankle School and author of this book, has developed a new philosophy of ankle arthroscopy. It entails a comprehensive approach which includes various diagnostic strategies and the application of a number of minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. For anterior ankle arthroscopy he developed the dorsiflexion method, for hindfoot problems a 2-portal hindfoot aproach and tendoscopy for acces to the tendons. 

The procedures are based on research programs and long-term outcome studies performed at the Orthopaedic Research Center Amsterdam. Use of this techniques has spread throughout the world; they are now recognized as the state of the art and have been used to treat many leading professional athletes. This diagnostic and operating manual presents solutions for a wide variety of ankle and hindfoot problems. Clear step by step instructions are provided with the help of numerous high-quality illustrations.

• State of the art approach on anterior ankle arthroscopy, hindfoot endoscopy and tendoscopy
• Excellent diagnostic and operating manual
• Clear step-by-step- instructions
• High quality illustrations

Quotes:

"The book we've all been waiting for: the ‘bible' of Niek van Dijk, all of his practical wisdom and experience, accumulated over a lifetime of practise."

"A unique book. All ankle-surgeons should study it."

"An excellent operational-manual, with numerous illustrations and step-by-step instructions."

Jon Karlsson (Editor-in-Chief KSSTA)

Ankle Arthroscopy
C. Niek van Dijk
Springer Publishing (2014)
€150 Euro (Price for ankleplatform members: €140) 
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Niek van Dijk has published over 350 scientific indexed publications. He has written and co-edited more than 25 books, written some 110 book chapters and is the Editor-in-Chief of JISAKOS (Journal of ISAKOS)

Some of his books:

The Achilles Tendon: an Atlas of Surgical Procedures. Editors: H.Thermann, C.Becher, M.Carmont, J.Karlsson, N.Maffuli, J.Calder, C.Niek van Dijk, 2017.

Cartilage lesions of the Ankle. GL Canata, C.Niek van Dijk.

Current Concepts in Achilles tendon disorders. A comprehensive overview of diagnosis and treatment. Editors: Jon Karlsson, James Calder, C. Niek van Dijk, Nicola Maffulli, Hajo Thermann, 2014.

Talar Osteochondral defects, Editors: C. Niek van Dijk, John G. Kennedy, 2014.

ESSKA Instructional Course Lecture Book, Amsterdam 2014, Editors: S. Zaffagnini, R. Becker, G.M.M.J. Kerkhoffs, J. Espregueira Mendes, C.N. van Dijk, 2014.

ESSKA Instructional Course Lecture Book, Geneva 2012, Editors: J. Menetrey, S. Zaffagnini, D. Fritschy, C.N. van Dijk, 2012.

Disorders of the Achilles Tendon Insertion. Current Concepts, Editors: James Calder, Jón Karlsson, Nicola Maffulli, Hajo Thermann, C. Niek van Dijk, 2012.

Current Concepts in Achilles Tendinopathy, Editors: James D. Calder, Jón Karlsson, Nicola Maffulli, Hajo Thermann, C. Niek van Dijk, 2010

Current Concepts in Achilles Tendon Rupture, Editors: C. Niek van Dijk, Jon Karlsson, Nicola Maffulli, Hayo Thermann, DJO Publications, 2008.

Foot and Ankle Clinics “Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle”, Guest editor: C. Niek van Dijk, consulting editor Mark S. Myerson, 2006

Inaugural address : “Beweegredenen. De patient als bron van inspiratie”, 2002.

Thesis: “On Diagnostic Strategies in Patients with Severe Ankle Sprain”, 1994.