Osteochondritis dissecans of the talar head:  natural history and review of literature.
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the talar dome is relatively common, however, OCD of the talar head is extremely rare. We present two cases of OCDs of the talar head. This report describes the natural history of this rare condition and its evolution until skeletal maturity. The literature of OCD in this unusual location is reviewed.
Department of Orthopedics, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Nemours Children's Clinic, Wilmington, Delaware, USA. mthacker@nemours.org
Mihir M
MM
Thacker
Kirk W
KW
Dabney
William G
WG
Mackenzie
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001510:Bed Rest; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000473:pathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013628:Talus / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents