title: Surgical Treatment of a Tibial Osteochondral Defect With Debridement, Marrow Stimulation, and Micronized Allograft Cartilage Matrix: Report of an All-Arthroscopic Technique.
abstract: Although talar dome osteochondral lesions (OCLs) are common injuries, OCLs of the tibial plafond are relatively infrequent. These lesions have historically been managed in a similar manner to talar OCLs, with most treated with debridement and marrow stimulation. This treatment has had mixed results. The present case report describes a patient who underwent an all-arthroscopic surgical technique consisting of debridement and marrow stimulation with application of micronized allograft cartilage matrix (BioCartilage(™), Arthrex, Naples, FL).
authors.affiliation: OrthoTexas, Plano, TX. Electronic address: sarangndesai@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Sarang
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Desai
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D064591:Allografts; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D054544:Arthroplasty, Subchondral / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000601:surgery*; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: BioCartilage™; articular surface; microfracture; osteochondral lesion; tibia