Reconstruction of Complex Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus With Cylindrical Sponge Allograft and Particulate Juvenile Cartilage Graft

Osteochondral lesions of the talus can be a challenging injury to treat for even the most experienced foot and ankle surgeon. Although the advances in imaging have made the diagnosis of chondral lesions more accurate, surgeons are still struggling to find ways to reliably treat advanced lesions with subchondral bone damage. This article looks at the use of allograft bone and particulate juvenile cartilage in patients with advanced subchondral bone damage and osteochondral lesions of the talus. Levels of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level IV, Case series

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