Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 53-59, March 2010

Treatment of Talar Osteochondral Lesions in Athletes: Approaches for Treatment

  • James S. Davitt, MD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic and Facture Clinic, Portland, OR
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  • David L. Rothberg, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

Surface injuries to the talus are relatively common in athletes and may occur as a result of acute injury but are often evaluated in a subacute or chronic setting. The purpose of this manuscript is to outline the key elements to understanding osteochondral lesions of the talus and identify methods of evaluation and treatment for these injuries. Specific methods of treatment are discussed and outcomes emphasized. Concurrent deformities and ligament instability patterns are reviewed.

Keywords: ankle, defect, osteochondral, talus

 

 This manuscript was created with the support of the Beals orthopaedic Resource Center, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health and Science University. No further financial support was received for the development of this manuscript.

PII: S1060-1872(10)00017-1

doi:10.1053/j.otsm.2010.02.002

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 53-59, March 2010

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