Osteochondritis dissecans of the talus: use of the high resolution computed tomography scanner.
Twelve cases of osteochondritis dissecans of the talus are reviewed. The use of the high resolution C.T. scanner confirmed the diagnosis (when in doubt), and determined the precise location and extent of the lesion, thereby indicating the operative approach, and the area which required drilling.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013628:Talus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed