Cross-sectional analysis reveals limited associations between lesion characteristics and patient pain in talus injuries, suggesting more factors are at play.
No association was found between CT-based radiologic lesion characteristics and patient-reported pain as measured by the FAOS Pain subscale. In secondary analyses, some lesion characteristics showed associations, but these were limited and directionally inconsistent. These findings suggest structural damage alone does not seem to fully explain the patient's pain. Given the CT‑only approach and other design constraints, further research is warranted.
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