Computerized matching of autologous femoral grafts for the treatment of medial talar osteochondral defects.

Background: Cored autologous graft from the distal ipsilateral femur has been used to fill osteochondral defects in the talus. There are no studies that compare the articular morphology of potential donor sites on the distal femur with recipient sites on the talus.

Methods: Using coronal MRI of the talus and distal femur of five matched cadaver, computer reconstructions of the articular surfaces were prepared.

Community recognition of objective and subjective characteristics of depression.

Assessed knowledge of depression in a random sample of 527 community-living adults. Vignettes were presented which described a young or old protagonist with depressive symptoms. Respondents were asked to identify potential problems and possible solutions.