Osteochondral lesions of the talar dome. A comprehensive review with retrospective study.

ABSTRACT

The incidence of osteochondral lesions of the talus is increasing because of a greater awareness of this injury following ankle trauma. The treating physician should view the so-called simple ankle sprain as a potential for fractures of the talar dome, especially in patients who are recalcitrant to treatment. It has been the authors' experience that talar dome lesions respond well to arthrotomy with removal of the fracture fragment and subchondral drilling, and yield generally good results. A high index of suspicion following ankle trauma allows for the early recognition and treatment of talar dome lesions.