Pediatric Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: a Systematic Review and Treatment Algorithm

Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) peak in incidence during childhood, yet there exists a paucity of research on treatment among skeletally immature populations due to their high potential for spontaneous recovery. Current guidelines on treatments are based on adult studies, which may differ in prognoses and outcomes compared to children. This paper compares outcomes across conservative and various surgical interventions for pediatric …