Chul Hyun Park1, Chang Hyun Choi2. 1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Hyeonchungno 170, Namgu, Daegu, 42415, Republic of Korea. chpark77@naver.com. 2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Hyeonchungno 170, Namgu, Daegu, 42415, Republic of Korea.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The osteochondral fracture of the talus is an uncommon condition, therefore, there are controversies for the optimal treatment. We report a novel surgical technique of bone peg fixation for osteochondral fracture of the talus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report two cases that underwent bone peg fixation for the acute osteochondral fractures of talus. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed at the last follow-up. RESULTS: At the last follow-up, mean ROM of ankle joint was 50° (range 45°-55°). Additionally, mean VAS and AOFAS score were 0 and 100 at the last follow-up, respectively. All patients obtained bone union without complication at the last follow-up radiographs. CONCLUSIONS: This case study shows good clinical and radiographic results with autologous bone peg fixation in patients with acute osteochondral fractures of the talus. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V, expert opinion.
INTRODUCTION: The osteochondral fracture of the talus is an uncommon condition, therefore, there are controversies for the optimal treatment. We report a novel surgical technique of bone peg fixation for osteochondral fracture of the talus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report two cases that underwent bone peg fixation for the acute osteochondral fractures of talus. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed at the last follow-up. RESULTS: At the last follow-up, mean ROM of ankle joint was 50° (range 45°-55°). Additionally, mean VAS and AOFAS score were 0 and 100 at the last follow-up, respectively. All patients obtained bone union without complication at the last follow-up radiographs. CONCLUSIONS: This case study shows good clinical and radiographic results with autologous bone peg fixation in patients with acute osteochondral fractures of the talus. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V, expert opinion.
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Keywords:
Bone pegs; Fixation; Osteochondral fracture; Talus
Authors: Kaj T A Lambers; Jari Dahmen; Mikel L Reilingh; Christiaan J A van Bergen; Sjoerd A S Stufkens; Gino M M J Kerkhoffs Journal: Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc Date: 2019-09-13 Impact factor: 4.342