Can talar lesion area alone determine microfracture treatment?

Doctor’s answer

No. Depth, cysts, surface integrity, fragment stability and previous treatment matter. Selected small lesions may suit marrow stimulation; deeper or larger defects may need other reconstruction. Instability and alignment also matter, and repair tissue is not equivalent to native hyaline cartilage.

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