Comparing two methods of surgery for cartilage defects of the talus, using a functional assessment at one year post-operation.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Osteochondral Injuries of the talus; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000688189
• Lead Sponsor: Capital and Coast District Health Board (CCDHB)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-05-07
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 170

Inclusion Criteria

•Symptomatic osteochondral lesion of the talus where microfracture has been offered, with at least 6 months of non-surgical management, as confirmed on MRI, in patients with skeletally mature ankles, aged 18 to 60 years old.
•Able to consent to trial inclusion
•Medically fit for surgery

Exclusion Criteria

•Lesions too small to be considered for microfracture or a specific contra-indication to microfracture
•Declared intolerance or allergy to crustaceans or D-glucosamine
•Bipolar lesions (kissing lesions of the tibial plafond and talus)
•Diffuse arthritic changes
•Previous ankle operation
•Pregnancy
•Neuromuscular disorders
•Metabolic arthropathy
•Active infection
•Self-funded surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The foot and ankle ability measure - a patient reported outcome (FAAM)[12 months]