This current concepts review outlines the role of different imaging modalities in the
diagnosis, preoperative planning, and follow-up of osteochondral ankle defects. An …

This second of a 2-part series of articles recounts the key points presented in a collaborative
symposium sponsored jointly by the Arthritis Foundation and the American Orthopaedic Foot …

Objective Provision of a natural scaffold, good quality cells, and growth factors in order to
facilitate the replacement of the complete osteochondral unit with matching talar curvature …

Now it is possible to combine the different biomaterial properties of graphene and 3 D
printing scaffolds produced by tissue engineering for cartilage repair. In the study graphene …

Importance Osteochondral autologous transplantation surgery (OATS) is one of many
treatment modalities for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). OATS uses bone-cartilage …

In the situation when both cartilage and its underlying bone are damaged, osteochondral
tissue engineering is being developed to provide a solution. In such cases, the ability to non …

Osteochondral defects of the ankle remain a common condition in foot and ankle practice
that challenge the surgeon and the patient to achieve a return to full function. The …

Purpose: Osteochondral lesions of the talus are lesions that are seen particularly in the
young age group and are often related to sports injuries and trauma. These lesions, which …

Objective Provision of a natural scaffold, good quality cells, and growth factors in order to
facilitate the replacement of the complete osteochondral unit with matching talar curvature …

Background: The treatment of large osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) is challenging
due to the poor intrinsic reparative capability of the damaged articular cartilage. Autologous …