Evaluation of articular cartilage injury using computed tomography with axial traction in ankle joint:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

TomoyukiNakasa¹ 

关键词: CT cartilage traction;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011418S00365

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:AnkleIntroduction/Purpose:Although chondral or osteochondral injuries are usually assessed by MRI, its accuracy is reportedly low because of the relatively thin cartilage layer and its close apposition to the cartilage talus and tibial plafond. The subchondral bone plays a role in cartilage metabolism, therefore the evaluation of subchondral bone is crucial for cartilage treatment. A method which enables the simultaneous evaluation of cartilage and subchondral bone is useful for the treatment of cartilage injury. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of CT imaging with axial traction for the diagnosis of articular cartilage injuries.Methods:Chondral lesion in 18 ankles of 17 patients were evaluated. These 18 ankles consisted of 11 ankles of osteochondral lesion of the talar dome (OLT), 5 ankles of osteoarthritis of ankle joints and 2 ankles of anterior impingement syndrome. Twelve males and 5 women were included, with a mean age of 33.7 years (range, 15 -70 years). An ankle dist...

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