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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Feb 2019
Case ReportsA novel method using bone peg fixation for acute osteochondral fracture of the talus: a surgical technique.
- Chul Hyun Park and Chang Hyun Choi.
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Hyeonchungno 170, Namgu, Daegu, 42415, Republic of Korea. chpark77@naver.com.
- Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2019 Feb 1; 139 (2): 197-202.
IntroductionThe osteochondral fracture of the talus is an uncommon condition, therefore, there are controversies for the optimal treatment. We report a novel surgical technique of bone peg fixation for osteochondral fracture of the talus.Materials And MethodsWe report two cases that underwent bone peg fixation for the acute osteochondral fractures of talus. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed at the last follow-up.ResultsAt the last follow-up, mean ROM of ankle joint was 50° (range 45°-55°). Additionally, mean VAS and AOFAS score were 0 and 100 at the last follow-up, respectively. All patients obtained bone union without complication at the last follow-up radiographs.ConclusionsThis case study shows good clinical and radiographic results with autologous bone peg fixation in patients with acute osteochondral fractures of the talus.Level Of EvidenceV, expert opinion.
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