RESEARCH & ARTICLES

White Paper on Structural Integrity and Safety of Irradiated JRF Ortho Tendon Allografts

Together, the use of aseptic technique, proprietary cleansing methods and temperature controlled, ultra low-dose irradiation provide a safe, structurally efficient allograft without impacting the integrity of the tissue and reducing potential for case failure. 

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Patellofemoral Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation

 To describe the indications, surgical technique and rehabilitation for using a fresh osteochondral allograft (OCA) in patellofemoral reconstruction.

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Increased Risk of Revision After ACLR with Soft Tissue Allograft Compared to Hamstring Autograft

Increased Risk of Revision After ACLR with Soft Tissue Allograft Compared to Hamstring Autograft

Soft tissue allografts processed with < 1.8Mrads with or without chemical processing and non processed grafts did not have a significantly different risk of revision compared to hamstring autografts.

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ISAKOS 2015: Fresh Osteochondral Allografts (OCA) in the Knee

Comparison of Primary Transplantation Versus Transplantation After Failure of Previous Subchondral Marrow Stimulation

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Osteoarticular Transplantation: Recognizing Expected Postsurgical Appearances And Complications

In recent years, the use of biologic materials in orthopedic surgery has increased; these include such materials as allografts, consisting of cadaveric bone, cartilage, and other soft tissues that can be transplanted into a living patient.

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Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation in Cartilage Repair

This publication highlights research spanning over two decades that was responsible for establishing osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation as an effective treatment method for cartilage restoration.

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Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: A Systematic Review

Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) was developed as a means of treating the symptoms of compartmental overload after meniscectomy. Despite more than 20 years of research in this field, many controversies still exist regarding meniscal transplantation.

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Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Knee Lesions After Failure of Cartilage Repair Surgery

Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Knee Lesions After Failure of Cartilage Repair Surgery

OCA transplantation is a successful salvage surgical treatment after cartilage repair procedures.

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Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Isolated Patellar Cartilage Injury

Osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation has been used as a treatment option for a range of cartilage disorders.OCA transplantation was successful as a salvage treatment procedure for cartilage injuries of the patella.

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Fresh Osteochondral Allografts in the Knee: Comparison Transplantations

OCA transplantation is an appropriate treatment option in both cartilage primary repair and revision injuries. Both groups showed improvements in pain and function, exhibited long survivorship and had high satisfaction rates.

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Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Bipolar Reciprocal Osteochondral Lesions of Knee

Osteochondral allograft transplantation is a useful salvage treatment option for reciprocal bipolar cartilage lesions of the knee. High reoperation and failure rates were observed, but patients with surviving allografts showed significant clinical improvement.

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Meniscal Allograft Transplantation And Meniscal Scaffolds; Where Are We Up To Now?

Meniscal Allograft Transplantation And Meniscal Scaffolds; Where Are We Up To Now?

The meniscus has an important function in protecting the joint surfaces within its compartment whilst facilitating joint lubrication and contributing to stability of the knee. It is now well recognized that meniscal loss leads to degenerative change.

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Impact of Hamstring Graft Diameter on Tendon Strength: A Biomechanical Study

Statistically different increasing tensile strength was seen as graft diameter increased. Significant variability exists in the strength of multi-stranded hamstring allografts within the diameter range of 6 to 9 mm that often falls well below the commonly accepted value of 4,000 N for a hamstring graft.

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Osteophyte in Tibial Plateau Is a Risk Factor for Allograft Extrusion After Meniscus Allograft

Osteophytes can be observed on the tibial plateau during meniscus allograft transplantation.

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Large Fresh Osteochondral Allografts of the Knee

The aim of this study was to conduct an updated review of the literature regarding the clinical and basic science knowledge on osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee for the treatment of large defects.

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The Effect of Donor Age on Structural and Mechanical Properties of Allograft Tendons

Allograft tendons are commonly used in surgical ligament reconstruction. While it is commonly accepted that donor age will affect mechanical properties of graft tissue, the apparent age threshold is unknown.

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Osteochondral Allograft Transplant to the Medial Femoral Condyle Using a Lateral Condyle

Osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation is an effective treatment for defects in the medial femoral condyle (MFC), but the procedure is limited by a shortage of grafts. Lateral femoral condyles (LFCs) differ in geometry from MFCs but may be a suitable graft source. The difference between articular surface locations of the knee can be evaluated with micro–computed tomography imaging and 3-dimensional image analysis.

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Comparison of Glenohumeral Contact Pressures and Contact Areas After Posterior Glenoid Reconstruction with Distal Tibial Osteochondral Allograft

Comparison of Glenohumeral Contact Pressures and Contact Areas After Posterior Glenoid Reconstruction with Distal Tibial Osteochondral Allograft

Reconstruction with fresh distal tibial allograft (DTA) is an alternative option, with the theoretical advantages of restoring the glenoid articular surface, improving joint congruity, and providing the biological restoration of articular cartilage loss.

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Soft-tissue allografts terminally sterilized with an electron beam are biomechanically equivalent to aseptic, nonsterilized tendons

The biomechanical properties of allografts sterilized at a dose range of 17.1 to 21.0 kGy were not different from those of aseptic allografts.

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Salvage Of Contaminated Osteochondral Allografts: The Effects Of Chlorhexidine On Human Articular Chondrocyte Viability

Because chondrocyte viability is imperative for successful osteochondral allograft transplantation, sterilization techniques must provide antimicrobial effects with minimal cartilage toxicity.

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