Osteochondral lesions of the talus

Foot Ankle Clin. 2003 Mar;8(1):73-90, viii. doi: 10.1016/s1083-7515(03)00007-x.

Abstract

Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) are rare joint disorders. The talus is the third most common location of this disorder, following the knee and elbow joints. OLT represents 4% of all osteochondral lesions in the body. This article discusses the surgical treatment and postoperative rehabilitation of osteochondral lesions of the talus.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Transplantation / methods
  • Debridement
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / complications
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans / etiology
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans / pathology
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans / surgery*
  • Talus*
  • Terminology as Topic