Case report: Free autologous costal cartilage transplantation for osteochondral lesions of the talus: three cases with 2-5 years follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) is a common and clinically challenging condition with no consensus on the optimal treatment. The prospective case series aim to evaluate the feasibility and clinical outcomes of free autologous costal cartilage transplantation (ACCT) for OLT.

Methods

From April 2018 to October 2022, three patients who were diagnosed with OLT underwent free ACCT. Demographic characteristics, including age, gender, lesion size and location were collected at baseline. Functional and imaging outcomes were evaluated at 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years postoperatively. The primary outcomes were American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) score. Secondary outcomes included Numeric Rating Scale (NR

SUBMITTER: Du D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11920135 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature