Commonly resulting from trauma or idiopathic subchondral ischemia, articular cartilage pathologies of the talus often lead to pain and disability. Early surgical intervention can halt the progression to global cartilage loss and preserve the function of the ankle.

Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

When focal cartilage defects of the talus arise, cartilage-preserving techniques are paramount to prevent progression to osteoarthritis. Surgical interventions include the use of autografts, allografts, and biologic treatments.

Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus