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Arthroscopic surgery combined with postoperative shock wave therapy for treating osteochondral lesions of the talus

Completed
Conditions
Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus, Hepple Phase ?-?
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Registration Number
ISRCTN82244069
Lead Sponsor
Southwest Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
32
Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 18 years or more and less than 80 years (including 80 years)
2. The disease lasts for more than 6 months; symptoms still remain after drug treatment
3. MRI suggests the diagnosis of Hepple Phase-? Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
4. The AOFAS score is lower than 75 after 10-12 weeks of ankle arthroscopy
5. Patients who sign the informed consent, agree to participant in the study and cooperate during the follow-up

Exclusion Criteria

1. Age less than 18 years or more than 80 years
2. MRI suggests Hepple Phase ? Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus associated with huge bone cyst
3. X-ray suggests malalignment of the lower limb or ankle joint (varus, valgus> 10 degrees)
4. Surgery history and shock wave treatment history of the ankle joint
5. Ankle OA, gout, local infection, coagulation abnormalities
6. Ankle ligamentous injury, or associated with other lesions that need surgical intervention
7. Pregnant women, deaf patients, or patients with mental disorders, etc., are excluded to ensure the accuracy of the follow-up
8. AOFAS scores of 10-12 weeks after ankle arthroscopy more than or equal to 75

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Function of the ankle joint is measured using the AOFAS scoring system at baseline, 6 weeks, 3, 6 and 12 months<br>2. Pain in the ankle joint is measured using the visual analogue scale at baseline, 6 weeks, 3, 6 and 12 months<br>3. Repair of the OLT is assessed using MRI scanning pre-operatively, and 3 and 12 months post-operatively
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Patient death rate is assessed by reviewing medical notes at 12 months<br>2. Serious complications that require other treatment are assessed by participant interviews at 12 months
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