A Schuh1, S Salminen, G Zeiler, A Schraml. 1. Abteilung für Kinderorthopädie der Orthopädischen Klinik Rummelsberg, Schwarzenbruck. schuh-alexander@t-online.de
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Etiology of osteochondral lesions of the talus remains uncertain, a myriad of treatment options exists. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of fixation of osteochondral lesions of the talus using K-wires. An unstable osteochondral fragment or osteosclerotic changes in the bed of the talus were regarded as indications for the procedure. PATIENTS AND METHOD: We report a retrospective study of 20 patients who underwent fixation of osteochondritis dissecans of the talus between 1.1.1995 and 31.12.2000. There were 14 men and 6 women. The average age was 18 years (range, 11 to 52 years). The average duration of symptoms prior to surgery was 30 weeks (range, 8 to 100 weeks). RESULTS: The average duration of follow-up was 46 months (range, 18 to 93 months). The overall clinical result was rated good in 4 cases and excellent in 16 cases according to the Ogilvie-Harris score. There were no surgical complications. All osteochondral lesions healed. CONCLUSION: Using K-wires for fixation of osteochondral lesions of the talus repair of the articular surface and stability of the lesion can be achieved even in unstable chronic lesions.
INTRODUCTION: Etiology of osteochondral lesions of the talus remains uncertain, a myriad of treatment options exists. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of fixation of osteochondral lesions of the talus using K-wires. An unstable osteochondral fragment or osteosclerotic changes in the bed of the talus were regarded as indications for the procedure. PATIENTS AND METHOD: We report a retrospective study of 20 patients who underwent fixation of osteochondritis dissecans of the talus between 1.1.1995 and 31.12.2000. There were 14 men and 6 women. The average age was 18 years (range, 11 to 52 years). The average duration of symptoms prior to surgery was 30 weeks (range, 8 to 100 weeks). RESULTS: The average duration of follow-up was 46 months (range, 18 to 93 months). The overall clinical result was rated good in 4 cases and excellent in 16 cases according to the Ogilvie-Harris score. There were no surgical complications. All osteochondral lesions healed. CONCLUSION: Using K-wires for fixation of osteochondral lesions of the talus repair of the articular surface and stability of the lesion can be achieved even in unstable chronic lesions.
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