RESEARCH & ARTICLES

What are These Cysts Doing in My Graft? A Meta-Analysis on Cystic Occurrence After Autografting and Allografting for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

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:

• This review article compares cyst formation following osteochondral allografting, autografting, and osteoperiosteal grafting of the talus. Limited data exist on the clinical impact of postoperative cysts.
• No significant differences in cyst formation were observed among the treatment groups.
• The presence of cysts was not associated with changes in clinical outcomes.

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.