Osteochondral injuries of the foot and ankle.
Osteochondral injuries commonly affect the ankle joint and involve the dome of the talus. This article describes the etiology and pathogenesis of these injuries. Their clinical presentation is described and advice is given on how to diagnose and investigate suspected osteochondral injuries. The various treatment options currently available are briefly reviewed. There is some attempt made to give consensus on optimal treatment of this condition at the present time.
Frost
Andrew
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Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, Shropshire, England. afrost@doctors.net.uk
Roach
Richard
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D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D001175:Arthrography; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002356:Cartilage / Q000293:injuries*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices