Fibrin fixation of osteochondral talar fracture

Acta Orthop Scand. 1990 Dec;61(6):551-3. doi: 10.3109/17453679008993581.

Abstract

Six osteochondral talar fractures in 5 patients were fixed with fibrin sealant. All the lesions healed uneventfully. After 1 year, 3 of the 4 athletes in the study had resumed their sports activities at the same level as prior to the accident.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / therapeutic use*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fractures, Bone / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Talus / diagnostic imaging
  • Talus / injuries*

Substances

  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive