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Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Published on: January 23, 2018
Osteochondral lesions: medial versus lateral, persistent pain, cartilage restoration options and indications
Annunziato Amendola1, Ludovico Panarella
1Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Sports Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ned-amendola@uiowa.edu
Abstract:
Chronic giving way and ankle dysfunction are common after ankle sprains. In our approach to chronic ankle pain and giving way, one must consider the differential diagnosis before treatment can be directed appropriately. One of the common diagnoses associated with ankle injury is osteochondral lesions of the talus. The advent of MRI has allowed us to make the diagnosis of occult lesions more readily. Arthroscopic and open management of these lesions continues to evolve. This article discusses osteochondral lesions of the talus, treatment options, and resurfacing techniques.

