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Osteochondral autograft and allograft for knee cartilage injuries—an international Delphi consensus statement

Purpose:

To provide expert consensus on when and how osteochondral autograft and allograft techniques should be used for focal cartilage injuries of the knee.

Summary:

This is a valuable framework paper for explaining where fresh osteochondral allograft fits within the broader cartilage-restoration toolbox.

Key Takeaways:

• This international Delphi paper offers expert guidance on when osteochondral autograft versus allograft is most appropriate for focal knee cartilage injuries.
• It highlights defect size, lesion depth, bone involvement, and donor-site concerns as practical decision points in procedure selection.
• The document is particularly helpful for standardizing language around indications, patient selection, and surgical planning.

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Bibliography:

Mills FB, Hurley ET, Danilkowicz RM, et al; International Knee Cartilage Injury Delphi Consensus Study Group. Osteochondral autograft and allograft for knee cartilage injuries: an international Delphi consensus statement. J Cartilage Joint Preserv. 2024;4(3):100191. doi:10.1016/j.jcjp.2024.100191

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