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An Update on Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation

This review analyzes the evolution of OCAs through in vitro, translational, and clinical research, highlighting advancements in patient selection, defect characteristics, graft matching, storage, and intraoperative preparation.

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The association between chondral lesions and patient-reported outcomes after meniscectomy: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative

Participants with radiographic knee OA undergoing meniscectomy reported improvements in PROs.

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

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

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Optimizing Patient Outcomes Following Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation: The Impact of 25 Years of Translational and Clinical Research

Reflecting decades of advancement in fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation OCA has evolved into a reliable, globally adopted cartilage restoration technique.

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Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate May Decrease Reoperation in Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation: A Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind Investigation

Augmenting osteochondral allografts with bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) may reduce the need for additional surgeries, offering patients greater confidence and a smoother recovery following transplantation. 

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Osteochondral Allograft Chondrocyte Viability Is Affected During Harvest by Irrigation Temperature and Reamer Speed

This study finds that irrigation with 5°C saline can protect chondrocyte viability during plug harvest.

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Reverse Hill-Sachs and Hill-Sachs Lesion Repair with Fresh Talus Osteochondral Allograft: A Series of 3 Patients

With dense subchondral bone and thick articular cartilage, talus grafts offer surgeons a alternative osteochondral allograft option with a suitable radius of curvature for effective treatment of both Hill-Sachs and reverse Hill-Sachs lesions

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Large osteochondritis dissecans lesion of the knee treated with “snowman” osteochondral allograft transplantation: a case report

Describing the use of a snowman osteochondral allograft construct for a large, unsalvageable osteochondritis dissecans lesion of the knee.

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What are These Cysts Doing in My Graft? A Meta-Analysis on Cystic Occurrence After Autografting and Allografting for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

This study reviewed existing literature to understand how often cysts form after different types of osteochondral grafts for talar lesions.

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Patellofemoral stabilization with and without cartilage restoration

An article that discuss correcting instability and cartilage damage together.

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Return to Sport in Athletes After Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation: A Systematic Review

This publication summarizes return-to-sport outcomes for athletes undergoing osteochondral allograft transplantation.

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Biomechanical Evaluation and Surface Analysis of Glenoid Reconstruction Using a Subtalar Joint Allograft for Significant Glenoid Bone Loss in Recurrent Shoulder Instability: A Novel Alternative Graft

Distal tibia allografts (DTA) continue to offer surgeons a reliable option for glenoid reconstruction without the donor site morbidity associated with autografts.

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The Effect of Concavity Restoration on Glenohumeral Stability in a Glenoid Bone Loss Model: Comparing Distal Tibial Allograft Reconstruction to Classic Latarjet

DTAs restored greater glenoid concavity compared to the traditional Latarjet procedure.

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Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation With Concomitant Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Improves Clinical Outcomes and Yields High Patient Satisfaction: A Systematic Review

MAT performed concomitantly with OCA transplantation results in failure rates similar to those reported in isolated procedures

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Evaluation of the Femoral Condyle Radius of Curvature at the Chondral Surface Shows Significant Correlation With the Anterior-Posterior Length

Condyle length remains one of the most reliable indicators of the anterior-posterior radius of curvature.

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Midterm Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes in Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for the Treatment of Large Bipolar Lesions of the Knee

Large bipolar osteochondral defects can be salvaged via the use of OCAs.

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Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation as a Salvage Procedure After Failed Index Cartilage Surgery of the Knee: A Systematic Review

Management of osteochondral defects following failed cartilage repair or restoration remains without well-established guidelines.

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No Association Between Donor Variables and Clinically Significant Outcomes, Reoperations, and Failure After Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation

Findings from this long-term, single-center study indicate that factors such as donor-recipient sex mismatch and donor age do not significantly impact graft failure

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Treatment of Failed Anterior Instability Repair With DTA

This publication outlines a distal tibial allograft approach for failed anterior shoulder instability repair.

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Bone Loss of The Glenoid and Humerus: A concern for Failure in the Setting of Glenohumeral Instability

The paper explores how glenoid and humeral bone loss contribute to failure risk in glenohumeral instability.

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