PUBLICATIONS

Distal humerus allograft and double internal joint stabilizer reconstruction for chronic lateral humerus condyle nonunion with posterolateral instability: a case report

The use of distal humerus allograft in combination with an IJS is a safe and effective approach for distal humerus reconstruction, mitigating the joint instability commonly associated with elbow allografts.

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Comparative Outcomes of Autograft and Allograft in Hip Labral Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Labral reconstruction using autograft or allograft tissue produces comparable improvements in most functional and pain outcomes. Use of allograft was associated with significantly higher mental health improvements

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Meniscus repair: a review of techniques and long-term outcomes

Outcomes of meniscus repair are favorable at 10 years post-operative regardless of technique.

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Long-term Outcomes and Survivorship of Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: A Systematic Review With Minimum 10-Year Follow-up

MAT demonstrated favorable long-term clinical outcomes and variable graft survivorship beyond 10 years. Included studies varied based on graft type, fixation technique, and patient selection

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An Update on Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation

This review analyzes the evolution of OCAs through in vitro, translational, and clinical research, highlighting advancements in patient selection, defect characteristics, graft matching, storage, and intraoperative preparation.

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The association between chondral lesions and patient-reported outcomes after meniscectomy: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative

Participants with radiographic knee OA undergoing meniscectomy reported improvements in PROs.

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ACL Injuries in Major League Soccer: A 10-Year Analysis of Injury Rate and Return to Play, and Performance Metrics by Player Position

This study analyzes ACL injury incidence, return to play, and performance by position in Major League Soccer.

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Using an Osteochondral Allograft Procedure for a Large, Unsalvageable Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesion in the Posterior Lateral Femoral Condyle: A Case Report

A complex-case reference for demonstrating the versatility of fresh allograft in rare or unsalvageable OCD presentations.

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The evolution of the meniscus: Where surgical advancements meet translational research

The history and advancement of meniscal surgery has and continues to be shaped by translational research that has broadened scientific understanding of the form and function of the meniscus.

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Optimizing Patient Outcomes Following Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation: The Impact of 25 Years of Translational and Clinical Research

Reflecting decades of advancement in fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation OCA has evolved into a reliable, globally adopted cartilage restoration technique.

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Osteochondral Allograft and Autograft Transplant for Femoral Head Defects: A Multicenter Study

Osteochondral allograft and autograft transplant for femoral head defects demonstrated overall favorable clinical outcomes.

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Synthetic medial meniscus implant demonstrates high reoperation rates: Patients who retain implant or require implant exchange show improvement in post meniscectomy knee pain and clinical function

The synthetic medial meniscus implant shows high reoperation and failure rates.

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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. 

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Biomechanical Analysis of Posterior Segmental Medial Meniscal Transplantation in a Human Cadaveric Model

Both segmental and full transplantation restored extrusion to near-normal levels, with segmental transplantation offering a less invasive alternative in appropriate cases.

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Which 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. 

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Osteochondral 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.

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Reverse Hill-Sachs and Hill-Sachs Lesion Repair with Fresh Talus Osteochondral Allograft: A Series of 3 Patients

With dense subchondral bone and thick articular cartilage, talus grafts offer surgeons a alternative osteochondral allograft option with a suitable radius of curvature for effective treatment of both Hill-Sachs and reverse Hill-Sachs lesions

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Large osteochondritis dissecans lesion of the knee treated with “snowman” osteochondral allograft transplantation: a case report

Describing the use of a snowman osteochondral allograft construct for a large, unsalvageable osteochondritis dissecans lesion of the knee.

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Patients 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

Comparing outcomes and failure rates across commonly used allograft tissue types for primary ACL reconstruction.

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Lateral Meniscus Allograft Transplantation: An All-Soft Tissue All-Inside Technique

A good technique to show how contemporary meniscus allograft transplantation can be performed arthroscopically.

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