title: Osteochondral fractures of the talus.
abstract: Osteochondral fractures of the talus have become increasingly reported as awareness of this injury following ankle trauma has grown. Because hyaline cartilage does not have the ability to repair itself fully, surgical intervention is often necessary to create an optimal healing environment. Early recognition and appropriate diagnostic studies can aid the surgeon in producing favorable results.
authors.affiliation: Center for Foot Care, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Chaney
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Toups
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Foster
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001182:Arthroscopy; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery