Talar Dome Osteochondral Lesions: Pre- and Postoperative Imaging

We suggest a similar approach to evaluating osteochondral lesions of the talar dome both pre- and postoperatively. This review addresses the etiology, natural history, and treatment of talar dome osteochondral lesions with an emphasis on imaging appearances. High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging, ideally combining a small field-of-view surface coil with ankle traction, optimizes visibility of most of the clinically relevant features both pre- and postoperatively.

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This article suggests a similar approach to evaluate osteochondral lesions of the talar dome both before and after surgery. It reviews the etiology, natural history, and treatment of these lesions, with a focus on imaging appearances. High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging, combined with ankle traction and a small surface coil, is recommended to optimize the visibility of clinically relevant features.