Osteochondral Injuries

Osteochondral injuries most often occur after a significant or grade 3 ankle sprain (the most severe type). An osteochondral injury usually occurs when there is an abrasion to the cartilage of the talus (the bone connecting the foot to the leg). If the cartilage injury is severe, it can cause the joint to lock, feel unstable, and may lead to painful joint motion Dr Abdul D Khan MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)