Osteochondral lesions of the talus.
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چکیده
Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) are rare joint disorders. The talus is the third most common location of this disorder, following the knee and elbow joints. OLT represents 4% of all osteochondral lesions in the body. This article discusses the surgical treatment and postoperative rehabilitation of osteochondral lesions of the talus.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Foot and ankle clinics
دوره 8 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003