Autologous Costal Cartilage Transplantation for Medial Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Prospective Single-Arm Study With 2 Years of Follow-up. | Synapse
April 8, 2026Open Access
Autologous Costal Cartilage Transplantation for Medial Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Prospective Single-Arm Study With 2 Years of Follow-up.
Key Points
To evaluate the effectiveness of autologous costal cartilage transplantation for medial osteochondral lesions of the talus over two years.
Prospective single-arm study design
Involved patients with medial osteochondral lesions of the talus
Performed autologous costal cartilage transplantation
Follow-up assessments conducted over two years
Demonstrated significant improvement in patient-reported outcomes
Observed successful integration and healing of transplanted cartilage
No major complications reported during the follow-up period
Abstract
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.