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## [Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus – Allograft no better than micro fracture?](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/osteochondral-lesions-of-the-talus-allograft-no-better-than-micro-fracture)

*on* May 31, 2018

 A new multicenter study has ruled out a newer allograft technology in the fight against cartilage injuries.

## [Use of hollow awl in microfracture yielded more open marrow channels, greater stem cell mobilization](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/use-hollow-awl-microfracture-yielded-open-marrow-channels-greater-stem-cell-mobilization)

*on* January 02, 2018

 Recent research published in Arthroscopy showed use of a cannulated hollow awl during microfracture led to more patent marrow channels at the adjacent subchondral bone of the microfracture hole, as well as greater mobilization of the reparable cells to the defect in human knee joints compared...

## [FDA grants marketing permission for diabetic foot ulcer treatment device](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/fda-grants-marketing-permission-for-diabetic-foot-ulcer-treatment-device)

*on* December 28, 2017

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