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