Publications

Using an Osteochondral Allograft Procedure for a Large, Unsalvageable Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesion in the Posterior Lateral Femoral Condyle: A Case Report

Purpose:

To report the staged management of a large posterior lateral femoral condyle OCD lesion culminating in osteochondral allograft transplantation.

Summary:

A complex-case reference for demonstrating the versatility of fresh allograft in rare or unsalvageable OCD presentations.

Key Takeaways:

• This case report details a rare posterior lateral femoral condyle OCD lesion managed with staged treatment and eventual osteochondral allograft transplantation.
• It illustrates how fresh allograft can be used when lesion location, size, and prior intervention make conventional options less reliable.
• The publication is particularly compelling because it shows restoration in an atypical, technically demanding location.

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Bibliography:

Kanne TR, McCloud JC, Lusk JR, Sanderlin CW. Using an osteochondral allograft procedure for a large, unsalvageable osteochondritis dissecans lesion in the posterior lateral femoral condyle: a case report. Cureus. 2025;17(8):e90973. doi:10.7759/cureus.90973