CATEGORY osteochondral allograft
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.
Read moreBone 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.
Read moreOsteochondral 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.
Read moreReverse 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
Read moreLarge 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.
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreBiomechanical 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreOsteochondral 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
Read moreEvaluation 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.
Read moreMidterm 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.
Read moreOsteochondral 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.
Read moreNo 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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Outcomes of Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Femoral Head Cartilage Lesions: Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up
Osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation of the femoral head is an effective treatment for young, active patients.
Read moreComparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes for Immediate Unrestricted Weightbearing Versus Restricted Rehabilitation Protocols After Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation to the Distal Femur
Postoperative unrestricted weightbearing suggests that after OCA transplantation, unrestricted weightbearing could provide patients with more flexibility and convenience during their rehabilitation process.
Read moreOsteochondral Autograft and Allograft for Knee Cartilage Injuries – An International Delphi Consensus Statement
To establish a consensus statement on osteochondral allografts (OCA) in the setting of cartilage defects in the knee.
Read moreStrong Correlation Between Femoral Condyle Radius of Curvature and Anterior-Posterior Length Implications for Osteochondral Allograft Matching
A useful planning-focused publication that helps explain the value of precise graft matching in maximizing fit, contact mechanics, and operative efficiency.
Read moreSurvivorship After Lateral Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Plus Concurrent Cartilage Procedure in Patients with Poor Cartilage Status: A Comparative Study Purpose
This study finds that in patients with bipolar cartilage lesions, a concurrent cartilage procedure may improve the status of an allograft after lateral MAT.
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Medial femoral condyle width and osteochondritis dissecans: cause or effect and the implications for osteochondral allograft transplantation
This study finds evidence that a wider MFC might be causal in the development of OCD.
Read moreOsteochondral Allografts for Large Oval Defects of the Medial Femoral Condyle: A Comparison of Single Lateral Versus Medial Femoral Condyle Oval Grafts Versus 2 Overlapping Circular Grafts
The use of oblong ipsilateral MFC and contralateral LFC OCAs can provide a better surface contour match than overlapping circle grafts for oblong defects in the MFC.
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