Current concepts: treatment of osteochondral ankle defects.
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Abstract
Osteochondral ankle defects cause various symptoms including pain, swelling, and limited range of motion. When surgical treatment is necessary, several treatment options exist. Arthroscopic debridement and drilling, arthroscopic autologous osteochondral transplantation (mosaiclasty), and autologous chondrocyte transplantation are discussed more extensively. Treatment results of each technique are discussed, and a guideline for treatment is presented.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Joint
- Arthroscopy
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
Anatomy
- ankle