ARTHROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF OSTEOCHONDRAL LESIONS OF THE TALUS.

Objective: To assess pain and function of the ankle in patients with injuries up to 1.5 cm diameter by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score after arthroscopic treatment.

Methods: The AOFAS scale was applied before and after arthroscopy, as well as the degree of subjective satisfaction of ambulatory patients.

Injuries among amateur runners.

Objectives: To determine the frequency and severity of injuries that affect amateur runners.

Methods: This study was conducted by means of a questionnaire applied to 204 amateur runners. Individuals who were under the age of 18 years and those who were unpracticed runners were excluded.