title: Osteochondral lesions of the talus.
abstract: Osteochondral lesions of the talus can present as a late complication of ankle injuries. As the talus is largely covered by articular cartilage, it has a limited ability for repair. Early and accurate diagnosis is important as talar integrity is required for optimal function of the ankle. The common presentation is chronic ankle pain with a history of ankle trauma. Conservative treatment involving a period of casting and non-weight-bearing is recommended for acute, non-displaced osteochondral lesions. Surgical management is recommended for unstable lesions or failed conservative management.
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine Centre, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: Kelvin T L
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Chew
authors.forename: Eileen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tay
authors.forename: Yue Shuen
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D013628:Talus / Q000503:physiopathology*