Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	115855
Country	Egypt

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Cartilage allograft transplantation for challenging medial talar dome osteochondral defects: A retrospective case series utilizing medial malleolar osteotomy
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Mohamed M Elalfy, Osama M Embaby, Ahmed N Aladl, Mohamed Abdelrazek, Khaled Youssef, Orjwan Abulaban and Mohammed H Abushal
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Corresponding Author	Mohamed M Elalfy, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, El Gomhoureya Street, Dakahlia 35516, Mansoura, Egypt. drmelalfy@mans.edu.eg
Key Words	Osteochondral lesions; Talus; Medial malleolar osteotomy; Cartilage allograft; Fibrin glue; Case series
Core Tip	This retrospective study evaluated 23 patients with symptomatic osteochondral defects of the medial talar dome treated using cartilage allograft transplantation following medial malleolar osteotomy. The technique combined defect drilling, bone marrow aspirate application, and fibrin glue fixation to enhance graft stability and integration. Significant improvements were achieved in American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score, Visual Analogue Scale for pain, and Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue score. This single-stage approach provides a safe, effective, and biologically supported solution for large medial talar dome osteochondral defects.
Citation	Elalfy MM, Embaby OM, Aladl AN, Abdelrazek M, Youssef K, Abulaban O, Abushal MH. Cartilage allograft transplantation for challenging medial talar dome osteochondral defects: A retrospective case series utilizing medial malleolar osteotomy. World J Orthop 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-28 02:46
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-29 02:33
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