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Purpose: Many cartilage repair algorithms use lesion size to choose the appropriate surgical technique. The purpose of this study was to determine if lesion size affects outcomes after an osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation.
Summary:
JRF Ortho Take Away: The results of this study suggest that graft size does not influence outcomes or survivorship. OCA transplantation is an effective treatment in the femoral condyle regardless of size.
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Authors: Luis E.P. Turico, Julie C. McCauley, Pamela A. Pulido, William D. Bugbee
Published: The American Journal of Sports Medicine, March 2018.
Institution: Scripps Clinic