Advanced Learning Pathway: Osteochondral Defects – Treatment Options

Learning Objectives of this Pathway:

  • Describe the role of OCD morphology for decision making and surgical approach
  • Describe various treatment options for OCDs
  • Understand the role and limitations of ankle arthroscopy in management of OCDs
  • Describe the arthroscopic OCD classification and clinical relevance in surgical decision making
  • Describe the difference of non-tissue vs. tissue transplantation procedures
  • Describe advantages and disadvantages utilizing arthroscopy vs. open arthrotomy

 

Day 1: Morphology and Decision Making

Clinical Sessions:

 

Podcasts:
Osteochondral Lesions of the Talar Dome

 

E-Book Chapters:
Trauma eBook
Ch 9: Osteochondral Fractures and Injuries of the Talus

 

Outside Journal Articles:

 

Day 2​​​: Role of Arthroscopy & Microfracture

Clinical Sessions:

 

Surgical Techniques:
Arthroscopic Microfracture of OLTs

 

Podcasts:
None

 

E-Book Chapters:
Arthroscopy eBook
Ch 6: Arthroscopic Treatments of Ankle Osteochondral Lesions

 

JFAS Articles:

 

Day 3​​​: OATs & Allografts

Surgical Techniques:
Treatment of Osteochondral Defects

 

Podcasts:
None

 

E-Book Chapters:
None

 

Journal Articles:

 

Outside Journal Articles:
The Role of Demineralized Allograft Subchondral Bone in the Treatment of Talar Cystic OCD Lesions That Have Failed Microfracture

 

Day 4​​​: Emerging Techniques

Clinical Sessions:

 

Podcasts:
None

 

E-Book Chapters:
None

 

JFAS Articles:

 

Outside Journal Articles: