Osteochondral autograft transplantation (OAT) or mosaicplasty for lesions of the talus (ankle)
Record ID 32013000144
English
Authors' recommendations:
The talus is the major weight-bearing bone in the ankle, articulating directly with the tibia. Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) occur predominantly in younger patients and are thought to result mainly from trauma. These lesions consist of damage to the tough hyaline cartilage overlying the bone (articular surface) with or without various degrees of damage to the underlying bone. Initial therapy includes immobilization, physical therapy, and medications, but when these fail, surgical therapies may be indicated. These therapies are usually performed arthroscopically and
include excision of the affected tissue, drilling, and abrasion of the bone, with the goal of promoting new blood supply and stimulating new tissue formation and healing. However, these techniques result in the growth of new fibrocartilage on the articular surface, which is not as durable as the original hyaline cartilage.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=5392
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Arthroplasty, Subchondral
- Transplantation, Autologous
- Ankle Injuries
- Orthopedic Procedures
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2012 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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