The Biomechanical Influence of Defected Cartilage on the Progression of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Three‐dimensional Finite Element Analysis

Abstract

Osteochondral defect size and ankle joint movements significantly modulate the biomechanical features of the articular cartilage in osteochondral lesions of the talus. The progression of osteochondral lesions in a talus deteriorates the biomechanical well-being of the bone tissues of the talus.