Talus Cartilage Injuries
A talus cartilage injury is an area of damaged cartilage on the surface of the talus bone, which makes up part of the ankle joint. These cartilage injuries are also called osteochondral defects or osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs).
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What is a Talus Cartilage Injury?
Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Talus cartilage injuries are isolated areas of cartilage damage that often cause pain, limited range of motion, and difficulty bearing weight. These injuries can result from trauma, repeated stress, or vascular or metabolic conditions that affect the blood supply of the ankle.
Talus Cartilage Injuries: Overview
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Talus Cartilage Injury Treatment
With and Without Surgery
At-home treatment methods can help manage pain from talus cartilage injuries, but because cartilage has a limited ability to heal, surgery may be needed to prevent talus cartilage injuries from getting worse.
Talus Cartilage Injuries: Treatment Options
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