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Post-operative Imaging of Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle
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Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - July 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Doug Mintz, Timothy Deyer Source Type: research

The Use of Allograft for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Osteochondral lesions of the talus is a common problem affecting the ankle, particularly in you active patients. Patients recalcitrant to conservative modalities may require surgical correction. While many lesions may respond to arthroscopic management, larger or recurrent lesions may require osteochondral transplantation for which autograft of allograft tissue can be used. This chapter reviews the basic science and biology of fresh talar allograft ostechondral transplnattaion. Two techniques are described in detail. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - June 23, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Steven M. Raikin, William D. Bugbee, Brian S. Winters Source Type: research

The Use of Allograft for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
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Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - June 23, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Steven M. Raikin, Brian S. Winters, William D. Bugbee Source Type: research

Introduction
Reports of physicians attempting to repair damaged articular cartilage date back to more than 250 years. Alexander Monroe described the first osteochondral loose body in the ankle joint in 1737. Although a vast array of surgical techniques and biological adjuncts have been described since, the perfect approach for addressing osteochondral lesions of the talus remains to be discovered. Treatment of all the various types of lesions must be approached in a unique fashion that is tailored to the individual patient׳s needs. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - June 21, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: John G. Kennedy Source Type: research

Introduction
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Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - June 21, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: John G. Kennedy Source Type: research

Cartilage Pathology With Concomitant Ankle Instability
Ankle instability and chondral pathology commonly present together. This review discusses the current evidence for the etiology of chondral lesions, the association between ankle instability and chondral injury, and the optimal method of managing a patient with symptomatic chondral pathology (osteochondral lesions and tibiotalar osteoarthritis) in the setting of an unstable ankle. The literature pool is weak for recommendations on the management of osteophytes and osteoarthritis with ankle instability. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - June 20, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: George H. Smith, Nicola Maffulli, James D. Calder Source Type: research

The Use of Biological Adjuncts
Osteochondral lesions of the talus present unique anatomical and technical considerations to orthopaedic surgeons. Central to this clinical challenge is the current inability to restore cartilage to its native state following injury. The utilization of biological adjuncts for cartilage repair is under increased investigation across the orthopaedic surgical arena. At the core of cartilage bioengineering are 3 essential elements: chondrocytes and the application of cell sources capable of undergoing chondrogenic proliferation and differentiation; the application of biological growth factors optimal for cartilage repair; and ...
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - June 20, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: MaCalus V. Hogan, Ermias S. Abebe, Ethan J. Fraser, Lisa A. Fortier, John G. Kennedy Source Type: research

Cartilage pathology with concomitant ankle instability
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Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - June 20, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: George H. Smith, Nicola Maffulli, James D. Calder Source Type: research

The Use of Biological Adjuncts
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Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - June 20, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: MaCalus V. Hogan, Ermias S. Abebe, Ethan J. Fraser, Lisa A. Fortier, John G. Kennedy Source Type: research

Extending the Frontiers of Limb Salvage—Geographically and Surgically
Late presentations, delays in diagnosis, and improper index surgeries are not uncommon presentations in patients with musculoskeletal tumors in the developing world. The reasons are multifactorial and include ignorance coupled with apathy, socioeconomic conditions, the need to travel vast geographic distances to access health care, reliance on alternate medical practices, and a shortage of trained orthopaedic oncologists. Though the developing world has considerable diversity in terms of resource and expertise availability, it is not unusual for even well-trained surgeons in established centers to continuously innovate and...
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - June 1, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ajay Puri Source Type: research

Musculoskeletal Oncology of the Spine: Recognition and Management of Primary Spine Tumors
This article reviews the surgical considerations in en bloc spine resections in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, with attention to specific techniques used in each location to achieve margin-free resection and reconstructions. (Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics)
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - June 1, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Peter S. Rose Source Type: research