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Konarski W, Poboży T, Konarska K, Derczyński M, Kotela I. Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans: A Narrative Review of the Disease Commonly Affecting Children and Adolescents. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:498. [PMID: 38671714 PMCID: PMC11049496 DOI: 10.3390/children11040498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a joint disorder predominantly affecting the knee, elbow, and ankle of children and adolescents. This comprehensive review delves into the epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and treatment of OCD. RESULTS The most common cause of OCD is repetitive microtrauma, typically associated with sports activities, alongside other significant factors such as genetic predisposition, ischemia, and obesity. In early stages or when lesions are small, OCD often presents as non-specific, vaguely localized pain during physical activity. As the condition progresses, patients may experience an escalation in symptoms, including increased stiffness and occasional swelling, either during or following activity. These symptom patterns are crucial for early recognition and timely intervention. Diagnosis in most cases is based on radiographic imaging and magnetic resonance imaging. Nonsurgical treatment of OCD in young patients with open growth plates and mild symptoms involves activity restriction, immobilization methods, and muscle strengthening exercises, with a return to sports only after symptoms are fully resolved and at least six months have passed. Surgical treatment of OCD includes subchondral drilling in mild cases. Unstable lesions involve methods like restoring the joint surface, stabilizing fractures, and enhancing blood flow, using techniques such as screws, anchors, and pins, along with the removal of fibrous tissue and creation of vascular channels. The specifics of OCD treatment largely depend on the affected site. CONCLUSIONS This synthesis of current research and clinical practices provides a nuanced understanding of OCD, guiding future research directions and enhancing therapeutic strategies.
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- Wojciech Konarski
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ciechanów Hospital, 06-400 Ciechanów, Poland; (T.P.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ciechanów Hospital, 06-400 Ciechanów, Poland; (T.P.); (M.D.)
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- Medical Rehabilitation Center, Sobieskiego 47D, 05-120 Legionowo, Poland;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ciechanów Hospital, 06-400 Ciechanów, Poland; (T.P.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Central Research Hospital of Ministry of Interior, Wołoska 137, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland;
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Khan I, Ranjit S, Welck M, Saifuddin A. The role of imaging in the diagnosis, staging, and management of the osteochondral lesions of the talus. Br J Radiol 2024; 97:716-725. [PMID: 38321227 PMCID: PMC11027257 DOI: 10.1093/bjr/tqae030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) represent an abnormality of the articular cartilage and sub-chondral bone. The abnormality is typically associated with trauma though the exact aetiology remains unknown. Multiple staging systems have been developed to classify the abnormality and management can vary from conservative treatment to different surgical options. Early diagnosis is essential for optimal outcome and all imaging modalities have a role to play in patient management. The aim of this article is to review the pathology, classification, multimodality imaging appearances of OLT, and how the imaging affects patient management.
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- Imran Khan
- Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, LE5 4PW, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
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- Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
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Aalders MB, Dahmen J, Kerkhoffs GMMJ. Trauma-induced spontaneous union of a talar osteochondritis dissecans: case report. J ISAKOS 2023; 8:261-266. [PMID: 37236361 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2023.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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We encountered a case of an 18-year-old woman with persisting ankle pain after a healed Weber-B fracture. Additional imaging through a computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a fully united fragmentous osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) (17 mm × 9 mm × 8 mm) of the right ankle-as opposed to a non-united OLT when the fracture was diagnosed 19 months prior to the presentation. Our proven hypothesis is that the fragmented OLT was non-symptomatic for many years, based on an osteochondritis dissecans. The ipsilateral ankle trauma induced a fresh fracture in the interface between the talus and the fragmented OLT, and consequently the destabilized fragmented OLT became symptomatic. The ankle trauma initiated fracture healing that resulted in a complete union of the OLT without clinical symptoms. The existing symptoms were established to be based on anterior osseous ankle impingement, due to the presence of osseous fragments in the medial gutter of the ankle joint. Therefore, a nettoyage of the medial gutter including a resection of the corpora libera from the medial gutter with the shaver was performed. Intraoperative macroscopic assessment of the medial osteochondritis dissecans was performed and showed union with completely intact hyaline cartilage at the level of the surrounding articular cartilage requiring no interventions. An increased range of motion was achieved. The patient recovered well with and experienced no more recognizable pain. In this article, the unstable fragmentous lesion of the patient reached spontaneous union within 19 months after destabilization. Although this is not common for an unstable fragmentous OLT, this could be a stepping stone toward an increased role of conservative treatment for fragmentary OLTs.
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- Margot B Aalders
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Kim DY, Park J, Kang HW, Shin CH, Lee DY, Cho TJ, Yoo WJ. Clinical and radiological outcomes of surgically treated osteochondral lesions of the talus in children and adolescents. J Child Orthop 2023; 17:224-231. [PMID: 37288045 PMCID: PMC10242369 DOI: 10.1177/18632521231152277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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Background Osteochondral lesions of the talus are uncommon in children and adolescents. Surgical procedures differ from those used for adults to avoid iatrogenic physeal injuries. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of surgical treatment in pediatric patients with osteochondral lesions, specifically investigating the patient age and the status of distal tibial physis as factors associated with surgical success. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 28 patients who had symptomatic osteochondral lesions of the talus that were treated surgically between 2003 and 2016. If the lesion was stable and articular cartilage was intact, retrograde drilling was performed under fluoroscopic guidance. Lesions with detached overlying cartilages were treated by debridement of the cartilage combined with microfracture and drilling. Radiographic outcomes, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot score, and skeletal maturity were evaluated. Results Radiological improvement was observed in 24 (24/28, 86%) patients and complete and incomplete healing in 8 and 16 patients, respectively. Changes in pain grades, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society scores, and radiological healing after surgery were significant (pain grade, p < 0.001; American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, p = 0.018; radiological healing, p < 0.001). In addition, patients in the younger age group (≤13 years) showed greater improvements in pain grades than older patients (p = 0.02). Improvement in pain grade after surgery was better in the skeletally immature group than in the skeletally mature group (p = 0.048). Conclusion Clinical and radiological improvements were observed after surgical treatment. The younger age group and open physis group showed more pain improvement. Level of evidence Therapeutic level IV.
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- Dae-Yoo Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul, Redpublic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul, Redpublic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul One Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Buck TMF, Lauf K, Dahmen J, Altink JN, Stufkens SAS, Kerkhoffs GMMJ. Non-operative management for osteochondral lesions of the talus: a systematic review of treatment modalities, clinical- and radiological outcomes. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023:10.1007/s00167-023-07408-w. [PMID: 37062042 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07408-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the present study was to assess the overall clinical success rate of non-operative management for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). METHODS A literature search was conducted in the PubMed (MEDLINE), COCHRANE and EMBASE (Ovid) databases. Clinical success rates per separate study were calculated at the latest moment of follow-up and were defined as successful when a good or excellent clinical result at follow-up was reported in a qualitative manner or when a post-operative American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score at or above 80 was reached. When clinical outcomes were based on other clinical scoring systems, outcomes reported as good or excellent were considered as clinical success. Studies methodologically eligible for a simplified pooling method were combined to calculate an overall pooled clinical success rate. Radiological changes over the course of conservative treatment were assessed either considering local OLT changes and/or overall ankle joint changes. RESULTS Thirty articles were included, including an overall of 868 patients. The median follow-up of the included studies was 37 months (range: 3-288 months). A simplified pooling method was possible among 16 studies and yielded an overall pooled clinical success rate of 45% (95% CI 40-50%). As assessed with plain radiographs, progression of ankle joint osteoarthritis was observed in of 9% (95% CI 6-14%) of the patients. As assessed through a Computed Tomography (CT) scan, focal OLT deterioration was observed in 11% (95% CI 7-18%) of the patients. As assessed with a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan, focal OLT deterioration was observed in 12% (95% CI 6-24%) of the patients. An unchanged lesion was detected on plain radiographs in 53% (48/91; CI 43-63%), 76% (99/131; 95% CI 68-82%) on a CT scan and on MRI in 84% (42/50; 95% CI 71-92%) of the patients. CONCLUSION The current literature on non-operative management of OLTs is scarce and heterogeneous on indication and type of treatment. Promising clinical results are presented but need to interpreted with caution due to the heterogeneity in indication, duration and type of treatment. Further studies need to focus on specific types on conservative management, indications and its results. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic review, Level IV.
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- Tristan M F Buck
- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Healing Predictors of Conservative Treatment for Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus. Clin J Sport Med 2022; 32:e635-e643. [PMID: 36315829 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the healing response of juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD) of the talus after conservative treatment, identify healing predictors, and develop a predictive model for healing. DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING Clinics at a tertiary-level pediatric medical center. PATIENTS Fifty-five patients (55 ankles) who presented with JOCD. INTERVENTIONS Patients were managed with cast immobilization followed by activity restriction. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome measure of progressive lesion reossification was determined from the latest radiograph, after at least 6 months of nonoperative treatment. Final clinical evaluation was performed by a questionnaire and complementary telephone interview. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the influence of age, sex, lesion size, classification, location, duration of symptoms, containment lesion, and the occurrence of cyst-like lesions on healing potential. RESULTS After nonoperative treatment, 18 (33%) of 55 lesions had failed to progress toward healing. An older age (P = 0.034) and a completely detached but undisplaced (grade III) lesion (P < 0.001) at the time of diagnosis were predictive for the failure of conservative treatment. A multivariate logistic regression best predictor model that included age and grade resulted in the best predicted healing and yielded an area under the curve of 0.920 (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION In two-thirds of skeletally immature patients, conservative treatment resulted in the progressive healing of JOCD of the talus. For older patients with grade III lesions showing a lower healing probability, surgical treatment should be considered.
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Hurley DJ, Davey MS, Hurley ET, Murawski CD, Calder JDF, D'Hooghe P, van Bergen CJA, Walls RJ, Ali Z, Altink JN, Batista J, Bayer S, Berlet GC, Buda R, Dahmen J, DiGiovanni CW, Ferkel RD, Gianakos AL, Giza E, Glazebrook M, Guillo S, Hangody L, Haverkamp D, Hintermann B, Hogan MV, Hua Y, Hunt K, Jamal MS, Karlsson J, Kearns S, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Lambers K, Lee JW, McCollum G, Mercer NP, Mulvin C, Nunley JA, Paul J, Pearce C, Pereira H, Prado M, Raikin SM, Savage-Elliott I, Schon LC, Shimozono Y, Stone JW, Stufkens SAS, Sullivan M, Takao M, Thermann H, Thordarson D, Toale J, Valderrabano V, Vannini F, van Dijk CN, Walther M, Yasui Y, Younger AS, Kennedy JG. Paediatric ankle cartilage lesions: Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Cartilage Repair of the Ankle. J ISAKOS 2022; 7:90-94. [PMID: 35774008 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The evidence supporting best practice guidelines in the field of cartilage repair of the ankle are based on both low quality and low levels of evidence. Therefore, an international consensus group of experts was convened to collaboratively advance toward consensus opinions based on the best available evidence on key topics within cartilage repair of the ankle. The purpose of this article is to report the consensus statements on "Pediatric Ankle Cartilage Lesions" developed at the 2019 International Consensus Meeting on Cartilage Repair of the Ankle. METHODS Forty-three international experts in cartilage repair of the ankle representing 20 countries convened to participate in a process based on the Delphi method of achieving consensus. Questions and statements were drafted within four working groups focusing on specific topics within cartilage repair of the ankle, after which a comprehensive literature review was performed and the available evidence for each statement was graded. Discussion and debate occurred in cases where statements were not agreed upon in unanimous fashion within the working groups. A final vote was then held, and the strength of consensus was characterised as follows: consensus: 51-74%; strong consensus: 75-99%; unanimous: 100%. RESULTS A total of 12 statements on paediatric ankle cartilage lesions reached consensus during the 2019 International Consensus Meeting on Cartilage Repair of the Ankle. Five achieved unanimous support, and seven reached strong consensus (>75% agreement). All statements reached at least 84% agreement. CONCLUSIONS This international consensus derived from leaders in the field will assist clinicians with the management of paediatric ankle cartilage lesions.
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- Daire J Hurley
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Dahmen J, Steman JA, Buck TM, Struijs PA, Stufkens SA, van Bergen CJ, Kerkhoffs GM. Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in the Skeletally Immature Population: A Systematic Review. J Pediatr Orthop 2022; 42:e852-e860. [PMID: 35605211 PMCID: PMC9351694 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Skeletally immature osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) are underreported and little is known about the clinical efficacy of different treatment options. The primary aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical efficacy of different conservative and surgical treatment options. The secondary aim was to assess return to sports (RTS) and radiologic outcomes for the different treatment options. METHODS An electronic literature search was carried out in the databases PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, CDSR, CENTRAL, and DARE from January 1996 to September 2021 to identify suitable studies for this review. The authors separately screened the articles for eligibility and conducted the quality assessment using the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS). Clinical success rates were calculated per separate study and pooled per treatment strategy. Radiologic outcomes and sports outcomes for the different treatment strategies were assessed. RESULTS Twenty studies with a total of 381 lesions were included. The mean MINORS score of the included study was 7.6 (range: 5 to 9). The pooled success rate was 44% [95% confidence interval (CI): 37%-51%] in the conservative group (n=192), 77% (95% CI: 68%-85%) in the bone marrow stimulation (BMS) group (n=97), 95% (95% CI: 78%-99%) in the retrograde drilling (RD) group (n=22), 79% (95% CI: 61%-91%) in the fixation group (n=33) and 67% (95% CI: 35%-88%) in the osteo(chondral) autograft group (n=9). RTS rates were reported in 2 treatment groups: BMS showed an RTS rate of 86% (95% CI: 42%-100%) without specified levels and an RTS rate to preinjury level of 43% (95% CI: 10%-82%). RD showed an RTS rate of 100% (95% CI: 63%-100%) without specified levels, an RTS rate to preinjury level was not given. RTS times were not given for any treatment option. The radiologic success according to magnetic resonance imaging were 29% (95% CI: 16%-47%) (n=31) in the conservative group, 81% (95% CI: 65%-92%) (n=37) in the BMS group, 41% (95% CI: 18%-67%) (n=19) in the RD group, 87% (95% CI: 65%-97%) (n=19) in the fixation group, and were not reported in the osteo(chondral) transplantation group. Radiologic success rates based on computed tomography scans were 62% (95% CI: 32%-86%) (n=13) in the conservative group, 30% (95% CI: 7%-65%) (n=10) in the BMS group, 57% (95% CI: 25%-84%) (n=7) in the RD group, and were not reported for the fixation and the osteo(chondral) transplantation groups. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that for skeletally immature patients presenting with symptomatic OLTs, conservative treatment is clinically successful in 4 out of 10 children, whereas the different surgical treatment options were found to be successful in 7 to 10 out of 10 children. Specifically, fixation was clinically successful in 8 out of 10 patients and showed radiologically successful outcomes in 9 out of 10 patients, and would therefore be the primary preferred surgical treatment modality. The treatment provided should be tailor-made, considering lesion characteristics and patient and parent preferences. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV-systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Jari Dahmen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam
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Tan XW, Joukhadar N, Leduc S, Aubin CÉ, Hupin M, Nault ML. Outcome of retroarticular drilling for osteochondritis dissecans of the talus in a pediatric population. Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 28:628-634. [PMID: 34330660 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2021.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Outcomes of bone marrow stimulation for osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the talus in pediatric patients is not optimal. The objective was to evaluate the retroarticular drilling technique for talar OCD. METHODS A retrospective case-series study of pediatric cases treated for talar OCD with retroarticular drilling was done. Clinical and radiological outcome scores were recorded as follows: the percentage of patients who had a successful treatment, the percentage for every category of the Berndt and Harty treatment result grading and the percentage for every radiographical outcome score were computed. RESULTS Nineteen patients (18 girls; mean age: 14.6 ± 2.1 years) were included. The mean follow-up was 14.8 (±11.7) months. 26.3% required revision surgery. The Berndt and Harty scores were: 57.9% good, 10.5% fair, 31.6% poor. Radiological outcomes were: 21% healed, 47.4% partially healed, 31.6% no healing. The radiological outcome score was better for younger patients (P = 0.01) and those with an open physis (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION 26.3% of patients needed revision surgery after talar OCD retroarticular drilling and 21% were healed radiographically. Skeletal immaturity and a younger age were associated to a better radiological outcome.
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- Xue Wei Tan
- University of Montreal, 2900 boul. Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada.
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- CHU Ste-Justine, 7905-3175 Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada.
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- Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, 5400 boul. Gouin O, Montreal, QC, H4J 1C5, Canada.
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- University of Montreal, 2900 boul. Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada; École Polytechnique, 2900 Edouard Montpetit Blvd, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada.
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- University of Montreal, 2900 boul. Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada; CHU Ste-Justine, 7905-3175 Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada.
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- University of Montreal, 2900 boul. Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada; CHU Ste-Justine, 7905-3175 Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada; Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, 5400 boul. Gouin O, Montreal, QC, H4J 1C5, Canada.
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Bruns J, Habermann C, Werner M. Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Review on Talus Osteochondral Injuries, Including Osteochondritis Dissecans. Cartilage 2021; 13:1380S-1401S. [PMID: 33423507 PMCID: PMC8808845 DOI: 10.1177/1947603520985182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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This is a review on talus osteochondritis dissecans and talus osteochondral lesions. A majority of the osteochondral lesions are associated with trauma while the cause of pure osteochondritis dissecans is still much discussed with a possible cause being repetitive microtraumas associated with vascular disturbances causing subchondral bone necrosis and disability. Symptomatic nondisplaced osteochondral lesions can often be treated conservatively in children and adolescents while such treatment is less successful in adults. Surgical treatment is indicated when there is an unstable cartilage fragment. There are a large number of different operative technique options with no number one technique to be recommended. Most techniques have been presented in level II to IV studies with a low number of patients with short follow ups and few randomized comparisons exist. The actual situation in treating osteochondral lesions in the ankle is presented and discussed.
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- Juergen Bruns
- Wilhelmsburger Krankenhaus Gross-Sand,
Hamburg, Germany,Juergen Bruns, Wilhelmsburger Krankenhaus
Gross-Sand, Groß Sand 3, Hamburg, 21107, Germany.
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Johnson MA, Park K, Talwar D, Maguire KJ, Lawrence JTR. Predicting Outcomes of Talar Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions in Children. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211051769. [PMID: 34805420 PMCID: PMC8597075 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211051769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Reports detailing the rates of radiographic healing after treatment of talar osteochondritis dissecans (TOCD) remain scarce. There is also a paucity of data characterizing treatment outcomes and the risk factors associated with poor outcomes in children with TOCD. Purpose To identify factors associated with healing, assess treatment outcomes, and develop a clinically useful nomogram for predicting healing of TOCD in children. Study Design Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods This was a retrospective review of all patients ≤18 years of age with TOCD from a single pediatric institution over a 12-year period. Surgical treatment was left to the discretion of the treating surgeon based on standard treatment techniques. Medical records and radiographs were reviewed for patient and clinical data, lesion characteristics, and skeletal maturity. Radiographic healing was evaluated at the 1-year follow-up, and patients with complete versus incomplete healing were compared using multivariable logistic regression models to examine the predictive value of the variables. Results The authors analyzed 92 lesions in 74 patients (mean age, 13.1 ± 2.7 years [range, 7.1-18.0 years]; 61% female). Of these, 58 (63%) lesions were treated surgically (drilling, debridement, microfracture, bone grafting, or loose body removal), and the rest were treated nonoperatively. Complete radiographic healing was seen in 43 (47%) lesions. In bivariate analysis, patients with complete healing were younger (P = .006), were skeletally immature (P = .013), and had a lower body mass index (BMI; P < .001) versus those with incomplete healing. In a multivariate regression model, the factors that correlated significantly with the rate of complete healing were age at diagnosis, BMI, and initial surgical treatment. The lesion dimensions were not significantly associated with the likelihood of healing. A nomogram was developed using the independent variables that correlated significantly with the likelihood of complete radiographic healing. Conclusion Complete radiographic healing of TOCD lesions was more likely in younger patients with a lower BMI. The effect of initial surgical treatment on potential healing rate was greater in older patients with a higher BMI.
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- Mitchell A Johnson
- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Chau MM, Klimstra MA, Wise KL, Ellermann JM, Tóth F, Carlson CS, Nelson BJ, Tompkins MA. Osteochondritis Dissecans: Current Understanding of Epidemiology, Etiology, Management, and Outcomes. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:1132-1151. [PMID: 34109940 PMCID: PMC8272630 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.01399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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➤ Osteochondritis dissecans occurs most frequently in the active pediatric and young adult populations, commonly affecting the knee, elbow, or ankle, and may lead to premature osteoarthritis. ➤ While generally considered an idiopathic phenomenon, various etiopathogenetic theories are being investigated, including local ischemia, aberrant endochondral ossification of the secondary subarticular physis, repetitive microtrauma, and genetic predisposition. ➤ Diagnosis is based on the history, physical examination, radiography, and advanced imaging, with elbow ultrasonography and novel magnetic resonance imaging protocols potentially enabling early detection and in-depth staging. ➤ Treatment largely depends on skeletal maturity and lesion stability, defined by the presence or absence of articular cartilage fracture and subchondral bone separation, as determined by imaging and arthroscopy, and is typically nonoperative for stable lesions in skeletally immature patients and operative for those who have had failure of conservative management or have unstable lesions. ➤ Clinical practice guidelines have been limited by a paucity of high-level evidence, but a multicenter effort is ongoing to develop accurate and reliable classification systems and multimodal decision-making algorithms with prognostic value.
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- Michael M Chau
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington, Minnesota
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Patel M, Francavilla ML, Lawrence JTR, Barrera CA, Nguyen MK, Longoria C, Nguyen JC. Osteochondral lesion of the talus in children: Are there MRI findings of instability? Skeletal Radiol 2020; 49:1305-1311. [PMID: 32306071 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-020-03436-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of our study was to investigate the performance of MRI findings to predict instability of osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) in children and the association between skeletal maturity and lesion stability. MATERIALS AND METHOD This retrospective IRB-approved and HIPPA-compliant study included children with OLT, who underwent an ankle MRI examination between March 1, 2011, and May 31, 2018. Blinded to the clinical outcome, 2 radiologists retrospectively assessed each MRI study for the presence or absence of various features on the articular side, along the interface, and on the subchondral side of each lesion. Regional skeletal maturity was recorded. Lesion stability was classified using clinical and surgical findings. Mann-Whitney U, Chi-square, Fisher's exact, and Cochran-Armitage tests were used to compare demographic and MRI findings between children with stable and unstable lesions. RESULTS Of the 48 ankles identified, 36 were stable (12.7 + 3.9 years) and 12 were unstable (14.2 + 1.6 years) lesions. None of the lesions presented as a detached fragment. Skeletal immaturity (p = 0.01) was significantly more common in stable than unstable lesions. No other MRI features were found to be significantly different between stable and unstable lesions, which included the presence of an effusion (p = 0.27), intra-articular body (p = 0.25), cartilage changes (p = 0.19), subchondral disruption (p = 0.51), T2-weighted signal intensity rim (p = 0.16), cysts (p = 0.48), marginal sclerosis (p = 0.70), and perilesional marrow edema (p = 0.17). CONCLUSION Results from our study suggest that previously published OCD criteria using conventional MRI are not sufficient for predicting stability of OLT in children. Regional skeletal maturity and older age were more predictive of unstable lesions.
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- Maya Patel
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Divison of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. .,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Pagliazzi G, Baldassarri M, Perazzo L, Vannini F, Castagnini F, Buda R. Tissue Bioengineering in the Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus in Children With Open Physis: Preliminary Results. J Pediatr Orthop 2018; 38:375-381. [PMID: 27379780 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans of the talus (JOCDT) is a focal idiopathic lesion primarily of the subchondral bone leading to subsequent cartilaginous damage. The majority of the papers dealing with JOCDT reported heterogeneous case studies of patients treated with different cartilage repair techniques. The purpose of this paper is to retrospectively review both clinical and radiologic results among 7 patients affected by JOCDT treated with arthroscopic bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) transplantation with the 1-step technique. METHODS Both standard anterior-posterior and lateral radiographs and a 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging of the affected ankle were preoperatively performed in all the patients. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and the visual analogue scale were administered to the patients preoperatively and at the final follow-up. RESULTS Patients were followed up to an average of 48.1±18.4 months. According to the Berndt and Harty classification, 6 lesions were found to be in stage III and 1 lesion in stage IV. The average preoperative AOFAS score was 58.8±7.6 points. At the mean follow-up of 48.1 months the average AOFAS score improved to 95.7±5.4 points (P<0.05). Visual analogue scale improved from 6.3 preoperatively to 0.4 at final follow-up (P<0.05). Complete radiographic healing, in terms of complete bony filling, was observed in 3 of 7 cases. The magnetic resonance imaging analysis showed a complete filling of the osteochondral defect in 4 patients, whereas in 1 patient a hypotrofic tissue was observed. CONCLUSIONS BMAC transplantation is able to provide good to excellent results in the treatment of JOCDT. The 43% of our patients showed a complete radiographic healing, but all the patients were satisfied with the procedure. Because of the rareness of the lesion, further studies involving more patients and with a longer follow-up are required, to establish the advantage of performing a regenerative procedure like the BMAC transplantation in a pediatric population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Gherardo Pagliazzi
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, I Clinic, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Clinical and MRI Outcomes After Surgical Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in Skeletally Immature Children. J Pediatr Orthop 2018; 38:122-127. [PMID: 26974529 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The literature on the osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) in skeletally immature children is scarce and little is known about the clinical outcomes and the radiologic appearance of these lesions after surgical treatment. The aim of this study was to assess mid-term clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes after arthroscopic microfracture (AM) of OLT in skeletally immature children. METHODS Thirteen patients with OLT treated by AM before skeletal maturity were included in the study. The Berndt and Harty outcome question, the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation question, and the Martin questionnaire were used to obtain patients' subjective satisfaction with their operated ankle. Functional outcomes preoperatively and postoperatively were evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score. MRI scans were performed postoperatively using a magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART) scoring system for 11 ankles. RESULTS The median age was 15 years (range, 13 to 16 y) and the median follow-up period was 5.6 years (range, 3.8 to 13.6 y). According to the Berndt and Harty outcome question, good clinical results were reported in 10 (76.9%) and fair in 3 (23.1%) patients. The postoperative AOFAS score was significantly improved when compared with the preoperative AOFAS score, with a mean increase of 35 points (P<0.001). The overall MOCART score was 65 (range, 10 to 75). MRI variables of the MOCART scoring system showed no association with clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS AM seems to be an effective surgical method for the treatment of OLT in skeletally immature children. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV-therapeutic studies, case series.
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Buda R, Pagliazzi G, Castagnini F, Cavallo M, Giannini S. Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus in Skeletally Immature Population: A Critical Analysis of the Available Evidence. Foot Ankle Spec 2016; 9:265-70. [PMID: 27044597 DOI: 10.1177/1938640016640889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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UNLABELLED Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans of the talus (JOCDT) is a subchondral bone alteration and a partially or completely detached osteochondral fragment, affecting skeletally immature patients. A review of the English literature on PubMed was conducted. Conservative treatment was applied in patients up to Berndt-Harty stage III. Surgical indications were conservative management failure and loose bodies. The most performed procedures were drilling, subchondral bone grafting, fragment fixation, or excision. High rate of clinical success were achieved, whereas radiographic results were much lower. None of the surgical options demonstrated to be superior. Future long-term qualitative studies focusing on chondral tissue restoration are needed. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, Level IV.
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- Roberto Buda
- I Clinic, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- I Clinic, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- I Clinic, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- I Clinic, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Heyse TJ, Schüttler KF, Schweitzer A, Timmesfeld N, Efe T, Paletta JR, Fuchs-Winkelmann S, Fernandez FF. Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans of the talus: predictors of conservative treatment failure. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2015; 135:1337-41. [PMID: 26267077 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-015-2260-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The ideal treatment for juvenile osteochondritis dissecans of the talus (ODT) is still unclear. To determine predictors of failure of conservative treatment, children admitted for ODT were retrospectively analyzed. METHODS Patient files were analyzed to search for children treated for an ODT between 2000 and 2011. X-rays and MRI at baseline were evaluated for grading of lesions and the patient history was obtained. Final follow-up evaluation was performed via questionnaire and complementary telephone interview. Outcome was measured using the AOFAS and the Olerud/Molander scores. Conservative treatment consisted of out of sports and modification of activity under full weight-bearing. In case of persisting pain, full load removal on crutches was initiated. For further analysis, two groups were formed: (1) successful conservative treatment; (2) converted to surgical therapy. A logistic regression was used to determine potential predictors of conservative treatment failure. RESULTS Seventy-seven lesions in 67 children with a mean age of 11.4 years (range 4-15 years) at the time of diagnosis were identified. Every patient received conservative treatment as a first-line treatment after diagnosis of ODT except for one single patient with a grade IV lesion at time of diagnosis who received operative treatment directly after diagnosis. Sixty-one percent of the lesions failed conservative treatment. A higher age as well as a grade III lesion at time of diagnosis was predictive for failure of the conservative treatment (p = 0.03 and p = 0.02, respectively). Regarding the functional outcome, a higher grade lesion in general was predictive for an inferior outcome as measured by clinical score. CONCLUSION Grade III ODT especially in older children leads significantly more often to treatment failure when treated non-surgically. No other predictors for treatment failure could be identified. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III (retrospective comparative study).
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- Thomas J Heyse
- Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany.
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- Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, Marburg, Germany
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- Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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Sports-related overuse injuries in children. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2015; 101:S139-47. [PMID: 25555804 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2014.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2014] [Revised: 06/11/2014] [Accepted: 06/16/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Increased intensity of sports activities combined with a decrease in daily physical activity is making overuse injuries in children more common. These injuries are located mainly in the epiphyseal cartilage. The broad term for these injuries is osteochondrosis, rather than osteochondritis, which more specifically refers to inflammatory conditions of bone and cartilage. The osteochondrosis may be epiphyseal, physeal, or apophyseal, depending on the affected site. The condition can either be in the primary deformans form or the dissecans form. While there is no consensus on the etiology of osteochondrosis, multiple factors seem to be involved: vascular, traumatic, or even microtraumatic factors. Most overuse injuries involve the lower limbs, especially the knees, ankle and feet. The most typical are Osgood-Schlatter disease and Sever's disease; in both conditions, the tendons remain relatively short during the pubescent grown spurt. The main treatment for these injuries is temporary suspension of athletic activities, combined with physical therapy in many cases. Surgery may be performed if conservative treatment fails. It is best, however, to try to prevent these injuries by analyzing and correcting problems with sports equipment, lifestyle habits, training intensity and the child's level of physical activity, and by avoiding premature specialization. Pain in children during sports should not be considered normal. It is a warning sign of overtraining, which may require the activity to be modified, reduced or even discontinued.
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Corominas L, Sanpera I, Masrouha K, Sanpera-Iglesias J. Retrograde Percutaneous Drilling for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Head of the Talus: Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Foot Ankle Surg 2014; 55:328-32. [PMID: 25459089 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2014.09.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Osteochondral lesions of the talus might be a more common cause of pain than previously recognized, especially among those involved in athletic activities. However, the location of an osteochondral lesion on the talar head is much less common than such lesions localized to the dome of the talus and can pose diagnostic difficulties. We present the case of a 14-year-old soccer player who complained of longstanding pain in his left foot. After unsuccessful conservative treatment consisting of rest and bracing, he was ultimately treated with retrograde percutaneous drilling of the talar head performed by a medial approach. This was followed by casting and non-weightbearing for 6 weeks, after which physical therapy was undertaken. He was able to return to full activity and remained asymptomatic during a 5-year observation period. Although rare, osteochondritis dissecans of the talar head should be considered in young athletes with persistent foot pain that is unresponsive to reasonable therapy.
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- Laura Corominas
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Pediatric Orthopaedic Department, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Pediatric Orthopaedic Department, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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- Postgraduate Year III Resident, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medial Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Observer, Pediatric Orthopaedic Department. Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Vannini F, Cavallo M, Baldassarri M, Castagnini F, Olivieri A, Ferranti E, Buda R, Giannini S. Treatment of juvenile osteochondritis dissecans of the talus: current concepts review. JOINTS 2014; 2:188-91. [PMID: 25750908 DOI: pmid/25750908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans of the talus (JODT) affects the subchondral bone primarily and, in a skeletally immature population, articular cartilage secondarily. It probably consists of aseptic bone necrosis whose spontaneous healing is impaired by microtraumas, resulting in an osteochondral injury and, in some cases, in osteoarthritis. In many cases the clinical presentation is asymptomatic. Mild chronic pain is frequent, sometimes accompanied by swelling, stiffness or locking. Few data are currently available on this topic and, moreover, most existing data were obtained from mixed groups and populations; it is therefore difficult to outline a scheme for the treatment of JODT. However, the most suitable treatment in the first stages of the disease is conservative. The presence of a loose body is an indication for surgical fixation, drilling or regenerative procedures, depending on the presence/extent of subchondral bone sclerosis and the surgeon's experience. Drilling has been shown to promote the healing of lesions with minimal surgical trauma. Microfractures, since they induce fibrocartilage repair, are to be considered only for small injuries. Mosaicplasty and osteochondral autograft transplantation may cause donor site morbidity and are techniques little reported in JODT. Regenerative techniques and fresh allografts give good results in osteochondral lesions, but further studies are required to describe the results that can be obtained in JODT alone.
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- Francesca Vannini
- 1 Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1 Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1 Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1 Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1 Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1 Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1 Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- 1 Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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Kessler JI, Weiss JM, Nikizad H, Gyurdzhyan S, Jacobs JC, Bebchuk JD, Shea KG. Osteochondritis dissecans of the ankle in children and adolescents: demographics and epidemiology. Am J Sports Med 2014; 42:2165-71. [PMID: 24989493 DOI: 10.1177/0363546514538406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the ankle is a disorder of the talar or distal tibial subchondral bone and articular cartilage whose incidence in children is not clearly known. PURPOSE To assess the demographics and epidemiology of OCD of the ankle in children. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive epidemiologic study. METHODS A retrospective chart review of an integrated health system was conducted on patients with ankle OCD aged 2 to 19 years from 2007 to 2011, with >1 million patients in this cohort. Lesion location, laterality, and all patient demographics were recorded. Ankle OCD incidence was determined for the group as a whole and by both sex and age group (divided into age groups of 2-5, 6-11, and 12-19 years). The risk for ankle OCD for age group, sex, and ethnicity was assessed using multivariate logistic regression models. RESULTS A total of 85 patients fit the inclusion criteria, and 71.8% of lesions found were in the medial talus, 56.5% of lesions were right sided, and none were bilateral. No ankle OCD lesions were found in 2- to 5-year-olds. The incidence of ankle OCD in patients aged 6 to 19 years was 4.6 per 100,000 overall and 3.2 and 6.0 per 100,000 for male and female patients, respectively. Patients aged 12 to 19 years represented the vast majority of those with OCD, with an incidence of 6.8 per 100,000 compared with 1.1 per 100,000 in those 6 to 11 years of age. In those aged 6 to 11 and 12 to 19 years, female patients had a respective incidence of 1.5 and 8.9 per 100,000, whereas male patients had a respective incidence of 0.7 and 4.8 per 100,000. The overall female/male ratio of ankle OCD was 1.6:1. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a 6.9 times increased risk for ankle OCD in patients aged 12 to 19 years compared with those aged 6 to 11 years (95% CI, 3.8-12.5; P < .0001), and female patients had a 1.5 times greater risk for ankle OCD than male patients (95% CI, 1.0-2.3; P = .06). On the basis of race and ethnicity, non-Hispanic whites had the highest relative risk for disease and African Americans the lowest risk. CONCLUSION In this population-based cohort study of pediatric ankle OCD, female patients had a greater incidence of OCD and a 1.5 times greater risk for ankle OCD compared with male patients. Teenagers had nearly 7 times the risk for ankle OCD compared with children 6 to 11 years of age.
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- Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, California, USA
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- St Luke's Sports Medicine, St Luke's Children's Hospital, Boise, Idaho, USA
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Kerimaa P, Ojala R, Sinikumpu JJ, Hyvönen P, Korhonen J, Markkanen P, Tervonen O, Sequeiros RB. MRI-guided percutaneous retrograde drilling of osteochondritis dissecans of the talus: a feasibility study. Eur Radiol 2014; 24:1572-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s00330-014-3161-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2013] [Revised: 02/24/2014] [Accepted: 03/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Talusan PG, Milewski MD, Toy JO, Wall EJ. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus. Clin Sports Med 2014; 33:267-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2014.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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