Osteochondritis dissecans of the talus.

摘要: In this series are presented thirteen cases of osteochondritis dissecans the talus, one which showed bilateral symmetrical involvement ankle (Table I). Twelve patients were males and was a female; all white. The occupation individual apparently had no relation to onset or causation condition. Trauma is major etiological factor, although in four gave history injurry. Seven either severe sprains recurrent involved ankle; two direct trauma. duration symptoms ranged from months years, average being 21.4 months. Since there right eight left six cases, would seem be more likelihood lesion appearing on side body than other. Of fourteen ankles involved, three lesions located superolateral aspect talus; eleven site superomedial articular surface talus. case involvement, with each adjacent medial malleolus. operation performed. That surgical intervention not employed due several factors. Some did desire and, since most these occurrred among military personnel, employed, because existing Army regulations prohibited longstanding cases.