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The optimal treatment for large osteochondral defects of the talus or secondary defects has to be determined yet. A metal implant with a diameter of 15 mm has been developed for treatment of these lesions of the medial talar dome. We prospectively studied 20 consecutive patients for a mean of 4.5 years (3–5) post-surgery. There was statistically significant reduction of pain in rest, walking, and stair climbing (p ≤ 0.01). The median American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot score improved from 62 (interquartile range (IQR), 46–72) preoperatively to 85 (IQR, 75–99) at final follow-up (p < 0.001). The Foot and Ankle Outcome Score improved on subscale pain, function, sports, and quality of life (p ≤ 0.01). The mean Short-Form 36 physical component scale improved from 36 (23–50) preoperatively to 45 (29–55) at final follow-up (p = 0.001); the mental component scale did not change significantly. On radiographs, progressive joint space narrowing of the ankle was observed in two patients. One patient required additional surgery for the osteochondral defect. The midterm results show that a metal implant is a promising treatment for osteochondral defects of the medial talar dome after failed previous surgery.
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Reilingh, M.L., van Bergen, C.J.A., Gerards, R.M., van Eekeren, I.C.M., van Dijk, C.N. (2016). HemiCAP for Secondary Treatment for Osteochondral Talar Defects. In: Randelli, P., Dejour, D., van Dijk, C., Denti, M., Seil, R. (eds) Arthroscopy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-49376-2_84
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