Patient-Specific Instruments for Resection and Reconstruction of Osteoblastoma in the Talus

Patient-Specific Instruments for Resection and Reconstruction of Osteoblastoma in the Talus

Osteoblastoma of the talus is a rare and challenging pathology both to diagnose and treat successfully. Treatment of an inadequate osteoblastoma resection is usually a wide resection, however, achieving the desired margins in the foot and ankle bones can lead to complications such as fractures or jo...

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Published in:Techniques in foot & ankle surgery Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 50 - 54
Main Authors: Gerstner, Juan B., Funes, Tito L., Lores, Carlos A., Gerstner-Saucedo, Jochen
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 01-03-2023
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Summary:Osteoblastoma of the talus is a rare and challenging pathology both to diagnose and treat successfully. Treatment of an inadequate osteoblastoma resection is usually a wide resection, however, achieving the desired margins in the foot and ankle bones can lead to complications such as fractures or joint loss. We present a case of an incomplete talar neck Osteoblastoma resection and a novel technique that was followed for 3 years after surgery. Level of EvidenceDiagnostic Level V—technique description. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
ISSN:1538-1943
1538-1943
DOI:10.1097/BTF.0000000000000354