AI Article Synopsis
- - Osteochondral lesions of the talus are difficult conditions for orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons to treat, with various options available but little evidence to support one over another.
- - The main aim of surgery is to fill the lesion with tissue that closely resembles natural hyaline cartilage, which is crucial for joint function.
- - Combining traditional bone marrow stimulation techniques with cartilage allografts might enhance the healing process and improve long-term outcomes for patients.
Article Abstract
Osteochondral lesions of the talus remain a challenging pathologic entity facing orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons. Although multiple treatment options exist, there is limited evidence supporting one technique over another. The ultimate goal of surgical intervention is to achieve lesion infill with tissue properties that best mimic those of hyaline articular cartilage. Restoring the anatomic surface of the talus may provide long-term clinical success and improve function. Augmentation of bone marrow stimulation with extracellular matrix cartilage allograft aims to achieve this goal.
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