Does osteochondral lesion require surgery?
Treatments. Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, treatment may be surgical or non-surgical, depending on the nature of the OLT, presence of other injuries, and patient characteristics. Non-surgical treatment is appropriate for certain lesions and usually involves immobilization and restricted weightbearing.
Can an osteochondral lesion heal on its own?
In general, osteochondral lesions do not heal on their own. Treatment is usually determined by the stability of the lesion and the amount of pain that it causes you. For small cartilage lesions, especially in younger patients, doctors typically prescribe immobilization with a removable cast, called a cam walker.
How long does it take for a talus bone to heal?
Recovery. The recovery from a talus fracture can be lengthy because until the bone is healed, you cannot place weight on your foot. Therefore, most talus fractures require a minimum of six to 12 weeks of protection from weight-bearing. 8 In more significant injuries, the time may be longer.
What is a lesion on the talus bone?
An osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) is an area of abnormal, damaged cartilage and bone on the top of the talus bone (the lower bone of the ankle joint). This condition is also known as osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the talus or a talar osteochondral lesion (OCL).
How do you relieve talus pain?
Nonsurgical Treatment Approaches
- Immobilization. Depending on the type of injury, the leg may be placed in a cast or cast boot to protect the talus.
- Oral medications. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may be helpful in reducing the pain and inflammation.
- Physical therapy.
- Ankle brace.
How long does it take for talus to heal?
Is a fractured talus the same as a broken ankle?
A talus fracture is not referred to as a broken ankle by any of us orthopedic trauma surgeons. The common term for a fracture of the end of the fibula and sometimes the medial end of the tibia is a broken ankle. A talus fracture is not referred to as a broken ankle by any of us orthopedic trauma surgeons.
What is synovial joint between the talus and tibia fibula?
The talocrural joint is a synovial hinge joint that connects the distal ends of the tibia and fibula in the lower limb with the proximal end of the talus. The articulation between the tibia and the talus bears more weight than that between the smaller fibula and the talus.
Is the talus a short bone?
The astragalus bone, or talus, is found in the ankle. It is a short bone that is part of the 7 tarsi of the human foot.