ARTHROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF OSTEOCHONDRAL LESION OF THE TALUS

A retrospective study of the arthroscopic treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus in 25 patients was conducted. The follow-up period ranged from 1 to 4 years with an average of 2 years. Of the 25 patients, 20 could recall a history of injury. The diagnosis could be made by standard anteroposterior and lateral X-rays in 22 out of 25 patients. The standard anteromedial and anterolateral portals were usually sufficient. Patients with stage I and II lesions did well uniformly. In the 16 patients with stage III and IV lesions, good results were obtained in 12 and fair in 4. Morbidity was minimal.