Purpose:
To review indications, surgical technique considerations, and graft-related issues for large talar osteochondral lesions treated with fresh allograft.
Summary:
An ankle-focused review that supports fresh allograft as a restorative option for large, structural talar lesions.
Key Takeaways:
• This article focuses on large talar osteochondral lesions where restorative treatment must address both cartilage and subchondral bone.
• It is particularly relevant for cystic, revision, or shoulder lesions that may outstrip the predictability of marrow stimulation or smaller graft options.
• The paper is useful for explaining why fresh allograft can be an ankle-preserving solution in select high-complexity cases.
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Bibliography:
Gross CE, Palanca A. Fresh osteochondral allograft for large talar osteochondral lesions. Foot Ankle Clin. 2024;29(2):343-356. doi:10.1016/j.fcl.2023.07.009