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. 2021 Jul 20;10(8):e1985–e1993. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.04.026

Table 3.

Advantages and Risks of Management of Bone Cyst of Talar Body by Endoscopic Curettage, Nanofracture, and Bone Graft Substitute

Advantages Risks
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