Avascular necrosis of the talus: current treatment options

AVN of the talus is a challenging disease process with respect to patho-physiology and treatment. We believe that our algorithm is a legitimate approach to aid the orthopedic surgeon in initiating a promising treatment. It is divided into different levels and allows to change between some. This is n...

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Published inFoot and ankle clinics Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 757
Main Authors Horst, Frank, Gilbert, Brett J, Nunley, James A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2004
Subjects
Adult
Algorithms
Arthrodesis - adverse effects
Bone Transplantation
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Osteonecrosis - surgery
Salvage Therapy - methods
Talus - surgery
Transplantation, Autologous
Transplantation, Homologous
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:AVN of the talus is a challenging disease process with respect to patho-physiology and treatment. We believe that our algorithm is a legitimate approach to aid the orthopedic surgeon in initiating a promising treatment. It is divided into different levels and allows to change between some. This is not the only way to proceed but it seems promising, especially if the long-term results with the vascularized bone grafts show revascularization of the talus. As always in medicine, the treatment needs to be individualized. Arthrodesis always should be the last option and is a challenging procedure.
ISSN:1083-7515
DOI:10.1016/j.fcl.2004.08.001