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Publication Name World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID 115855
Country Egypt
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ISSN 2218-5836 (online)
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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
ORCID
Author(s) ORCID Number
Mohamed M Elalfy http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2943-3048
Osama M Embaby http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6463-0752
Khaled Youssef http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1244-3496
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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.
Publish Date 2026-05-18 08:33
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; 17(5): 115855

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i5/115855.htm
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.115855
Full Article (PDF) WJO-17-115855-with-cover.pdf
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Answering Reviewers 115855-answering-reviewers.pdf
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Biostatistics Review Certificate 115855-biostatistics-statement.pdf
Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form 115855-conflict-of-interest-statement.pdf
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Institutional Review Board Approval Form or Document 115855-institutional-review-board-statement.pdf
Non-Native Speakers of English Editing Certificate 115855-non-native-speakers.pdf
Peer-review Report 115855-peer-reviews.pdf
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Scientific Editor Work List 115855-scientific-editor-work-list.pdf
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