Osteochondral lesions, or cartilage or bone pathologies that more often are located in the knee or ankle, can also be treated through the use of biotechnologies.

Nanotechnology and especially osteochondral replacements can be of great help in these highly disabling conditions that often affect very young patients.

FIG. 10

Patient affected by osteochondritis of the talus with detached and necrotic osteochondral fragment.

Treatment through removal of the lesion and nanotechnology implant (osteochondral replacement) able to fill and regenerate the loss of substance as shown in the MRI.