Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus Amplifies Plantar Pressure Alterations and Postural Instability in Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: A Cross‐Sectional Study Based on a Wearable Smart Plantar Pressure System

Patients with CLAI, particularly those with concomitant OLT, exhibited distinct biomechanical adaptations characterized by medial midfoot overload and impaired anterior-posterior stability. The implementation of early biomechanical screening of third metatarsal pressure in patients with CLAI and tailored rehabilitation for those with male sex, BMI < 25, and Beighton < 5 was necessary to mitigate osteoarthritis progression.