Purpose: To quantify how often cysts develop within grafts following osteochondral procedures (autograft, allograft, and osteoperiosteal grafts) used to treat talar lesions, and to assess whether the presence of these postoperative cysts is associated with differences in patient clinical outcomes.
Summary:
JRF Takeaways: Postoperative cysts remain a challenge in osteochondral procedures of the talus, regardless of the technique used. However, this study found no association between cyst formation and changes in clinical outcomes. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term impact of these cysts. JRF offers a broad selection of talus grafts, enabling surgeons to address both cartilage and subchondral bone defects of their patients.
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Authors: Jari Dahmen, Julian J. Hollander, James J. Butler, Kaj S. Emanuel, Quinten G.H. Rikken, Sjoerd A.S. Stufkens, John G. Kennedy, Gino M.M.J. Kerkhoffs
Published: Cartilage
Institution: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, The Netherlands.