SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2025
Mid- to long-term outcomes of osteochondral lesions of the talus repair: a systematic review.
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- Clinical Application of Heparin-Conjugated Fibrin Hydrogel in the Treatment of Osteochondral Defects of the Talus: Preliminary Results.Biomedicines · 2026Article
- Correction: Mid- to long-term outcomes of osteochondral lesions of the talus repair: a systematic review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundOsteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) involve damage to the articular cartilage and underlying bone, posing a therapeutic challenge due to the limited intrinsic healing capacity of cartilage. This review aims to provide mid- to long-term follow-ups for joint preservation procedures for OLTs through analysis of patient-reported outcomes (PROs), rates of return to activity/sport/work, and survival rates/complications.
methodsThe guidelines by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) were followed to perform this systematic review in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library for studies evaluating surgical treatment for OLTs at a minimum 5-year follow-up. Quality and risk of bias assessment were completed using the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies criteria.
results43 studies with a total of 2721 patients with an age range of 23.9 to 47.7 years, defect size of 0.9 to 29.1 cm
conclusionBMS remained the most commonly used technique (primarily used for smaller lesions) and produced survival rates comparable to other techniques included in this study. Most patients across all the techniques analyzed in this study had significant PRO improvements at the latest follow-up.
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