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Purpose:
To summarize return-to-sport outcomes for athletes undergoing osteochondral allograft transplantation.
Summary:
A strong sports-performance reference that complements standard survivorship data by focusing on athletic recovery.
Key Takeaways:
• This review focuses on athletes returning to sport after osteochondral allograft transplantation and compiles the reported rates and timelines across studies.
• It is especially useful for counseling competitive or highly active patients considering cartilage restoration.
• The paper helps frame return-to-play as an important endpoint alongside graft survival and patient-reported outcomes.
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Bibliography:
Touhey DC, Beady ND, Tartibi S, et al. Return to sport in athletes after osteochondral allograft transplantation: a systematic review. Am J Sports Med. 2025;53(13):3275-3282. doi:10.1177/03635465251315492