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Arthroscopic Approaches to the Ankle Joint
In the early days of arthroscopy the ankle joint was deemed unsuitable for arthroscopic procedures due to its unique anatomy of complex curved articular surfaces constrained by tight ligament structures1. Improvements in optics, miniaturization of arthroscopes, and the development of techniques for joint distraction contributed to improved arthroscopic visualization of the ankle joint and expanding applications of arthroscopy for surgical procedures. . The first series on ankle arthroscopy demonstrating intra-articular pathology was published in a textbook chapter in 19772. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 8, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kevin D. Martin, James W. Stone, Annunziato Amendola Source Type: research

Postoperative Outcome Evaluation Following Surgical Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions
In the past decades, major advances in the diagnosis, surgical technique, and rehabilitation of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) have been made. These advances can only become valid if the histological, radiographical, and clinical outcomes of OLT improve after the surgical procedure. The identification of specific factors that correlate with the clinical outcome is also being increasingly recognized. Such clinical outcome data can be used to facilitate patient management and to provide the necessary evidence for the effectiveness of surgery and rehabilitation. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 7, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pieter d’Hooghe, Jon Karlsson Source Type: research

Microfracture Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
This article reviews the indications, techniques, and results of microfracture in treating osteochondral lesion of the talus. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 7, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Woo Jin Choi, Masato Takao, Jin Woo Lee Source Type: research

“Postoperative outcome evaluation following surgical treatment of osteochondral lesions”
In the past decades, major advances in the diagnosis, surgical technique and rehabilitation of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) have been made.These advances can only become valid if the histological, radiographical and clinical outcomes of OLT improve after the surgical procedure. Special focus on the identification of specific factors that correlate with the clinical outcome are also increasingly recognized. Such clinical outcome data can be used to facilitate patient managment and to provide the necessary evidence for the effectiveness of surgery and rehabilitation 1–5. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 7, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pieter d’Hooghe, Jon Karlsson Source Type: research

Microfracture Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
This article reviews the indications, techniques, and results of microfracture in treating osteochondral lesion of the talus. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 7, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Woo Jin Choi, Masato Takao, Jin Woo Lee Source Type: research

“Postoperative outcome evaluation following surgical treatment of osteochondral lesions”
(Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 7, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pieter d’Hooghe, Jon Karlsson Source Type: research

Microfracture Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
(Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 7, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Woo Jin Choi, Masato Takao, Jin Woo Lee Source Type: research

Particulated Juvenile Cartilage Allograft Transplantation for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Osteochondral lesions of the talus present a formidable treatment challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. Although debridement with either microfracture, drilling, or curettage is often successful in relieving pain and growing fibrocartilage within a standard lesion, the option of implanting particulated juvenile cartilage allograft has become a promising treatment alternative for patients who have failed routine treatment or who have osteochondral lesions that are known to do poorly from the onset. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Samuel B. Adams, Mark E. Easley, Lew C. Schon Source Type: research

The Use of HemiCAP for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions
Osteochondral defects of the talus are located on the medial talar dome in most cases. Arthroscopic debridement and microfracture is the preferred primary treatment for defects up to 15mm. The optimal secondary treatment for osteochondral defects of the talus after failed primary surgical treatment has yet to be determined. Current methods such as osteochondral autograft transfer have disadvantages including donor site morbidity. A metal resurfacing inlay implant with a diameter of 15mm (HemiCAP) was developed for treatment of osteochondral defects of the medial talar dome. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christiaan J.A. van Bergen, Inge C.M. van Eekeren, Mikel L. Reilingh, Rogier M. Gerards, C. Niek van Dijk Source Type: research

Postoperative Imaging of Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle
This article briefly discusses the techniques of chondral repair as they relate to postoperative imaging, imaging techniques to evaluate chondral repair, and the normal and abnormal appearances of tibiotalar chondral repair. We concentrate on high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging, the mainstay of chondral imaging. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Doug Mintz, Timothy Deyer Source Type: research

Particulated Juvenile Cartilage Allograft Transplantation for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Osteochondral lesions of the talus present a formidable treatment challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. Although debridement with either microfracture, drilling, or curettage is often successful in relieving pain and growing fibrocartilage within a standard lesion, the option of implanting particulated juvenile cartilage allograft has become a promising treatment alternative for patients who have failed routine treatment or who have osteochondral lesions that are known to do poorly from the onset. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Samuel B. Adams, Mark E. Easley, Lew C. Schon Source Type: research

The use of HemiCAP for the treatment of osteochondral lesions
Osteochondral defects of the talus are located on the medial talar dome in the majority of cases. Arthroscopic debridement and microfracture is the preferred primary treatment for defects up to 15 mm. The optimal secondary treatment for osteochondral defects of the talus after failed primary surgical treatment has yet to be determined. Current methods such as osteochondral autograft transfer have disadvantages including donor site morbidity. A metal resurfacing inlay implant with a diameter of 15 mm (HemiCAP) was developed for treatment of osteochondral defects of the medial talar dome. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christiaan J.A. van Bergen, Inge C.M. van Eekeren, Mikel L. Reilingh, Rogier M. Gerards, C. Niek van Dijk Source Type: research

Post-operative Imaging of Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle
Radiographic evaluation of chondral repair is an important component of postoperative care. Imaging can confirm normal postoperative appearance, objectively evaluate progression of healing, and provide early identification of postoperative complications. This chapter briefly discusses the techniques of chondral repair as they relate to postoperative imaging, imaging techniques to evaluate chondral repair, and the normal and abnormal appearance of tibiotalar chondral repair. We will concentrate on high-resolution MRI, the mainstay of chondral imaging. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Doug Mintz, Timothy Deyer Source Type: research

Particulated Juvenile Cartilage Allograft Transplantation for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
(Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Samuel B. Adams, Mark E. Easley, Lew C. Schon Source Type: research

The use of HemiCAP for the treatment of osteochondral lesions
(Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christiaan J.A. van Bergen, Inge C.M. van Eekeren, Mikel L. Reilingh, Rogier M. Gerards, C. Niek van Dijk Source Type: research