Osteochondral Lesions of the Foot and Ankle, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

In this issue of <i>Foot and Ankle Clinics</i>, guest editor Dr. Camilla Maccario brings her considerable expertise to the topic of <b>Osteochondral Lesions of the Foot and Ankle</b>. Top experts in the field cover key topics in this challenging area to help surgeons stay up-to-date on basic science, imaging, and treatment principles for osteochondral lesions.<ul><li>Contains <b>16 relevant, practice-oriented topics</b> including ankle cartilage: chondral and osteochondral lesions—terminology, etiology, reasons for pain; OLT: quality of life, lesion size and lesion site; pre- and post-operative imaging and outcomes scores for cartilage repair of the ankle; weight-bearing MRI and CT scan: correlations to improve osteochondral lesion understanding; cartilage injuries: basic science update; and more.</li><li>Provides in-depth <b>clinical reviews on osteochondral lesions of the foot and ankle</b>, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.</li><li>Presents the <b>latest information on this timely, focused topic</b> under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.</li></ul>