Table 3.
Advantages and Risks of Management of Bone Cyst of Talar Body by Endoscopic Curettage, Nanofracture, and Bone Graft Substitute
Advantages | Risks |
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Better cosmetic result | Iatrogenic fracture of the talus |
Minimal soft-tissue dissection | Injury to the superficial deltoid ligament of the ankle |
Fewer wound complications | Injury to the superficial peroneal nerve |
No osteotomy needed | Injury to the saphenous nerve |
Preservation of the normal articular cartilage | Recurrence of the cyst |
Clear visualization of the cyst | Dropping of the graft into the ankle joint |