Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation as a Secondary Procedure after Failed Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesion of Talus.
10.14193/jkfas.2015.19.2.47
- Author:
Su Young BAE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sybae99@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Talus;
Osteochondral lesion of talus;
Microfracture;
Autologous osteochondral transplantation
- MeSH:
Talus*
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2015;19(2):47-50
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Microfracture procedure has been widely recognized as the primary surgical treatment for an osteochondral lesion of the talus. However, if symptoms persist after initial surgery, selection of a secondary procedure can be difficult. The author desciribes the advantage and value of autologous osteochondral transplantation as a secondary procedure after failed microfracture for osteochondral lesion with a review of sevral previous published articles.
