Answer:
(a) The ankle joint is type of hinge joint that allows the degree of motion in two planes i.e., plantarflexion and dorsiflexion...
(b) No, his bones were fine because arthroscopic procedures usually don't operate on broken joints. Only the ligaments were torn apart after the fall.
(c) Ligaments are only repaired surgically when they are beyond recovery like in cases when they are completely torn apart as well as when they are stretched beyond limits.
(d) Arthroscopy needs small and less incisions and leaves no scars. Furthermore, for some people it is a type of speedier recovery in cases of joints.