TY - JOUR
T1 - Why allograft reconstruction for osteochondral lesion of the talus? The osteochondral autograft transfer system seemed to work quite well
AU - Kadakia, Anish R
AU - Espinosa, Norman
PY - 2013/3/1
Y1 - 2013/3/1
N2 - Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OCLT) are a challenging entity despite the advancements that have been made to treat focal deficits of articular cartilage. Both autograft and allograft reconstruction have had documented success in the treatment of OLCT. Universal availability and known chondrocyte viability makes the osteochondral autograft transfer system (OATS) an excellent option for recurrent, deep, or moderate defects. For defects with a large diameter, large cystic component, or heavily involving the shoulder of the talus, an allograft provides an excellent option. This article focuses on the efficacy and determination of the most appropriate graft reconstruction: allograft reconstruction or OATS.
AB - Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OCLT) are a challenging entity despite the advancements that have been made to treat focal deficits of articular cartilage. Both autograft and allograft reconstruction have had documented success in the treatment of OLCT. Universal availability and known chondrocyte viability makes the osteochondral autograft transfer system (OATS) an excellent option for recurrent, deep, or moderate defects. For defects with a large diameter, large cystic component, or heavily involving the shoulder of the talus, an allograft provides an excellent option. This article focuses on the efficacy and determination of the most appropriate graft reconstruction: allograft reconstruction or OATS.
KW - Allograft reconstruction
KW - Osteochondral autograft transfer system
KW - Osteochondral lesion of the talus
KW - Revision surgery
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U2 - 10.1016/j.fcl.2012.12.006
DO - 10.1016/j.fcl.2012.12.006
M3 - Review article
C2 - 23465951
AN - SCOPUS:84875241091
VL - 18
SP - 89
EP - 112
JO - Foot and Ankle Clinics
JF - Foot and Ankle Clinics
SN - 1083-7515
IS - 1
ER -