Talar Osteonecrosis Related to Adult Sickle Cell Disease: Natural Evolution from Early to Late Stages

Conclusions:
In the majority of the patients with sickle cell disease, osteonecrosis of the talus should be expected to show relevant clinical and radiographic evidence of progression over a long period.

Level of Evidence:
Prospective Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: JBJS - July 5, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hernigou, P., Flouzat-Lachaniette, C. H., Daltro, G., Galacteros, F. Tags: Foot & Ankle Scientific Articles Source Type: research