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Osteochondritis of the talus

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Osteochondritis of the talus, also referred to as talar arthroses, encompasses conditions affecting the talus bone, including those resulting from severe fracture, avascular necrosis, and degenerative joint disease 1.

Diagnosis

  • Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation and imaging 1.
  • No specific grading systems are mentioned in the provided abstracts.

    • Management

  • Surgical intervention with total astragaloplasty (talus prosthesis) has been used to treat severe talar arthroses 1.
  • This procedure involves substituting the entire talus with a prosthesis 1.
  • Good results have been reported in cases with up to a 6-year follow-up 1.

    • Special Populations

  • No specific information is provided for special populations.

    • Key Recommendations

  • Total astragaloplasty is a treatment option for severe talar arthroses, including those due to fracture, avascular necrosis, and degenerative joint disease 1. (Evidence: Weak)
  • Total astragaloplasty involves replacing the entire talus with a prosthesis 1. (Evidence: Weak)
  • Good clinical outcomes have been observed following total astragaloplasty, with follow-up extending to 6 years 1. (Evidence: Weak)

    • References

    1 Crespo Neches A, Crespo Neches S. Total astragaloplasty. Foot & ankle 1983. link

    Original source

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      Total astragaloplasty. — Crespo Neches A, Crespo Neches S Foot & ankle (1983)
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