Osteochondral lesions of the talus.
Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) are rare joint disorders. The talus is the third most common location of this disorder, following the knee and elbow joints. OLT represents 4% of all osteochondral lesions in the body. This article discusses the surgical treatment and postoperative rehabilitation of osteochondral lesions of the talus.
Santrock
Robert D
RD
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and Public Health, 6200 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43231, USA.
Buchanan
Matthew M
MM
Lee
Thomas H
TH
Berlet
Gregory C
GC
D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000150:complications; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013628:Talus; D009626:Terminology as Topic