Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate May Decrease Reoperation in Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation: A Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind Investigation
Augmenting osteochondral allografts with bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) may reduce the need for additional surgeries, offering patients greater confidence and a smoother recovery following transplantation.
Read moreWhich tendon graft to choose for anatomical ligament reconstruction in chronic lateral ankle instability? A biomechanical study
This study evaluated the mechanical properties of various tendon grafts used for anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) reconstruction.
Read moreOsteochondral Allograft Chondrocyte Viability Is Affected During Harvest by Irrigation Temperature and Reamer Speed
This study finds that irrigation with 5°C saline can protect chondrocyte viability during plug harvest.
Read moreBiomechanical Analysis of Ankle Stability Following Deltoid Ligament Repair and Reconstruction
This cadaveric biomechanical study compared ankle stability following deltoid ligament repair or reconstruction of the deltoid ligament.
Read moreEvaluating Donor-Recipient Sex Mismatch in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Allograft: Outcomes at 2 Years Postoperatively
This study evaluated whether donor–recipient sex mismatch impacts outcomes following ACL reconstruction using allograft tissue.
Read moreEvaluation of the Femoral Condyle Radius of Curvature at the Chondral Surface Shows Significant Correlation With the Anterior-Posterior Length
Condyle length remains one of the most reliable indicators of the anterior-posterior radius of curvature.
Read moreMidterm Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes in Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for the Treatment of Large Bipolar Lesions of the Knee
Large bipolar osteochondral defects can be salvaged via the use of OCAs.
Read moreOsteochondral Allograft Transplantation as a Salvage Procedure After Failed Index Cartilage Surgery of the Knee: A Systematic Review
Management of osteochondral defects following failed cartilage repair or restoration remains without well-established guidelines.
Read moreNo Association Between Donor Variables and Clinically Significant Outcomes, Reoperations, and Failure After Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
Findings from this long-term, single-center study indicate that factors such as donor-recipient sex mismatch and donor age do not significantly impact graft failure
Read moreEarly Surgical Intervention Results in Better Patient-Reported Outcomes Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
This retrospective study examined short- and mid-term outcomes based on timing and graft type in ACL reconstruction for patients with combined ACL and MCL injuries.
Read morePatients Have Similar Clinical Outcomes and Failure Rates After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Tibialis Anterior Tendon, Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone, Hamstring Tendon, or Achilles Tendon
This review evaluated postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction using anterior tibialis, bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB), Achilles, and hamstring allografts.
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Outcomes of Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Femoral Head Cartilage Lesions: Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up
Osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation of the femoral head is an effective treatment for young, active patients.
Read moreComparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes for Immediate Unrestricted Weightbearing Versus Restricted Rehabilitation Protocols After Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation to the Distal Femur
Postoperative unrestricted weightbearing suggests that after OCA transplantation, unrestricted weightbearing could provide patients with more flexibility and convenience during their rehabilitation process.
Read moreRevision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Yields Low Rates of Graft Failure and Good Functional Scores, but Low Rates of Return to Sport
This study evaluated graft failure rates and functional outcomes of revision ACL reconstruction (ACLR) in pediatric and adolescent populations.
Read moreOsteochondral Autograft and Allograft for Knee Cartilage Injuries – An International Delphi Consensus Statement
To establish a consensus statement on osteochondral allografts (OCA) in the setting of cartilage defects in the knee.
Read moreRevision Rates After Primary Allograft ACL Reconstruction by Allograft Tissue Type in Older Patients
This study compares the revision rate of different allograft tissue types after primary ACL reconstruction in an older population at a single academic institution.
Read moreSurvivorship After Lateral Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Plus Concurrent Cartilage Procedure in Patients with Poor Cartilage Status: A Comparative Study Purpose
This study finds that in patients with bipolar cartilage lesions, a concurrent cartilage procedure may improve the status of an allograft after lateral MAT.
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Medial femoral condyle width and osteochondritis dissecans: cause or effect and the implications for osteochondral allograft transplantation
This study finds evidence that a wider MFC might be causal in the development of OCD.
Read moreOsteochondral Allografts for Large Oval Defects of the Medial Femoral Condyle: A Comparison of Single Lateral Versus Medial Femoral Condyle Oval Grafts Versus 2 Overlapping Circular Grafts
The use of oblong ipsilateral MFC and contralateral LFC OCAs can provide a better surface contour match than overlapping circle grafts for oblong defects in the MFC.
Read moreOsteochondral Allograft for Unsalvageable Osteochondritis Dissecans in the Skeletally Immature Knee
Ostechondral allografts treatment for unsalvageable OCD in the young knee may be expected to yield excellent early results
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