IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Osteochondral injury of talus (staging) - illustration

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Berndt & Harty Classification - illustration

The different grades of osteochondral defects are illustrated at the superomedial aspect of the talar dome, a common site for these injuries. 

Case Discussion

Osteochondral defects are focal areas of articular damage with cartilage damage and injury of the adjacent subchondral bone. It is a term that encompasses osteochondritis dissecans and is used synonymously with osteochondral injury/defect in the pediatric population.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.