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Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Capitellum for the Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans

Purpose:

To report clinical outcomes after fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation of the capitellum for osteochondritis dissecans.

Summary:

A valuable upper-extremity example of how fresh allograft can restore complex osteochondral defects in active patients.

Key Takeaways:

• This study reports clinical use of fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation for capitellar OCD, extending cartilage-restoration principles to the elbow.
• It is particularly relevant for larger or unsalvageable capitellar lesions where preservation of the native joint remains the goal.
• The paper broadens the conversation about fresh allograft beyond knee applications.

Click here to access the abstract.

Bibliography:

Mirzayan R, Ragheb JM, Jeshion-Nelson KM, et al. Fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation of the capitellum for the treatment of osteochondritis dissecans. Am J Sports Med. 2024;52(10):2620-2627. doi:10.1177/03635465241262769

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