Humeral Head

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The humeral head allograft is used for resurfacing cartilage defects in the shoulder with mature hyaline cartilage. In other instances, Talus or Hemi-Condyle allografts have also been used to restore the cartilage surface of the humeral head.

Studies show that osteochondral allografts transplanted with high chondrocyte viability have significant functional and clinical advantages. JRF Ortho is the largest provider of osteochondral allografts offering viable biologic solutions for a range of challenging joint defects.

Features and Benefits

Talus grafts are readily available and can be substituted for Humeral Head grafts due to similar radius of curvature (click on 'related products' above)
Processed in an aseptic environment by highly trained processing technicians
After processing, the grafts are refrigerated in JRF Ortho’s unique nutrient media with antibiotic that has been shown to maintain cartilage viability during refrigerated storage
Comprehensive inspection criteria to detect allograft imperfections, tissue and cartilage quality
Detailed dissection sheets for each individual graft provide the surgeon a photo of the specific graft with all recorded measurements and notations of any slight imperfections that may be present
Humeral Head allografts can be radiographically size-matched to the individual patient
Packaging is clearly labeled with expiration date and storage instructions