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Shrestha, Roman

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

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Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle and Foot

Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology | May 25, 2023 | Volume: 27 | Issue: 03 | Pages: 269-282

10.1055/s-0043-1766110 | PMID 37230127

AbstractOsteochondral lesions (OCLs) in the ankle are more common than OCLs of the foot, but both share a similar imaging appearance. Knowledge of the various imaging modalities, as well as available surgical techniques, is important for radiologists. We discuss radiographs, ultrasonography, computed tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate OCLs. In addition, various surgical techniques used to treat OCLs—debridement, retrograde drilling, microfracture, micronized cartilage-augmented microfracture, autografts, and allografts—are described with an emphasis on postoperative appearance following these techniques.