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Evaluation of Talar Cartilage via Ultrasound in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review

  • By

  • Amin Mohammadi

  • Saeed Eshghi

  • Iman Mohammadi

  • Patrick Wilson

  • Ryan McCann

  • March 28, 2026

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    Acute lateral ankle sprains can lead to chronic ankle instability and increase the risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

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    Ultrasound is a cost-effective, noninvasive method for assessing talar cartilage health in individuals with chronic ankle instability.

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    The systematic review aims to compare ultrasound-derived talar cartilage assessments between individuals with and without chronic ankle instability.

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    Inclusion criteria for the review focused on observational and interventional studies reporting ultrasound measures of talar cartilage.

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    Methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale to ensure robust findings.

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Ultrasound-based assessment of talar cartilage in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review

  • by Amin Mohammadi, Saeed Eshghi, Iman Mohammadi, Patrick Wilson, Ryan McCann

  • March 28, 2026

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