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Editorial
. 2022 Jul 1;11(13):3817.
doi: 10.3390/jcm11133817.

Osteochondral Lesions of Ankle and Knee. Will Future Treatments Really Be Represented by Custom-Made Metal Implants?

Massimiliano Mosca  1 , Alberto Grassi  1 , Silvio Caravelli  1
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Editorial

Osteochondral Lesions of Ankle and Knee. Will Future Treatments Really Be Represented by Custom-Made Metal Implants?

Massimiliano Mosca et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

Knee and ankle osteochondral lesions are structural defects of the cartilaginous surface and underlying subchondral bone which still represent a daily challenge for the orthopedic surgeon [...].

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