In this episode, we discuss osteochondral lesions of the talus with Dr John G. Kennedy. We talk about everything from the history and physical aspects of these lesions to cutting-edge operative treatments and outcomes.

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Dr. Kennedy is a world renowned Foot and Ankle surgeon, and a leading expert in cartilage injuries. He co-founded the ICCRA, which has since set the gold standard in treatment alogorithms for ankle cartilage surgery. His interests include regenerative medicine and minimally invasive Nano-arthroscopy. Dr. Kennedy was the first surgeon to perform in-office Nano-arthroscopy. Currently, he is the chief of the Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Director of the Foot and Ankle Center at NYU Langone Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Kennedy continues to train surgeons from around the world and his research team has published over 250 peer-reviewed articles and presented over 2000 times around the globe.

Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of osteochondral lesions of the talus.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Epidemiology
• Etiology
• History
• Imaging
• Non-op treatment
• Operative treatment
• and many more

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