Osteochondral defects
Definition
Defect of cartilage +/bone
Typically on talus
Options
osteochondral
Ankle osteochondral lesions
Definition
Fracture talus through articular cartilage into subchondral bone
- 2° force transmitted from distal tibia
Osteochondritis dissecans v osteochondral fracture
Epidemiology
6% ankle sprains
Average age = 25
M > F
Location