Optimising Femoral-Head Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation in a Preclinical Model
To test the efficacy of using osteochondral autografts and allografts in the femoral head of canines as a translational model for humans.
Read moreReturn to Sport After Articular Cartilage Repair in Athletes’ Knees: A Systematic Review
The purpose is to perform a literature review to determine which surgical interventions allow athletes to return to their pre-injury level of competition.
Read moreOsteochondral Allograft MRI Scoring System in the Knee: Interobserver Agreement & Clinical Application
To validate OCAMRISS for clinical use through the assessment of interobserver variability and to also determine which radiological features show correlation with clinical outcome.
Read moreUse of Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Primary Treatment of Cartilage Lesions in Knee
Osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation is typically utilized as a salvage procedure after other more conservative methods have failed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate OCA transplantation outcomes when the procedure is used as a primary treatment method for cartilage injuries in the knee.
Read moreMeniscal Allograft Arthroplasty For The Treatment Of Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis Of The Thumb
The results suggest that meniscal allograft arthroplasty is a viable option in the surgical management of stages II and III arthritis of the TM joint. Further follow-up and clinical studies are warranted.
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Humeral Head Allograft Has Shown Significant Improvements In Shoulder Motion
Humeral head allograft—most commonly used in the setting of large Hill-Sachs lesions due to instability—has shown significant improvements in shoulder motion
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Humeral Head Reconstruction with Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
Reviewing the clinical evidence associated with the use of osteochondral allograft transplants for large defects of the humeral head.
Read moreMeniscal Transplantation in Symptomatic Patients Under Fifty Years of Age: Survivorship Analysis
To determine the long-term results and survivorship of meniscal transplantation in a consecutive series of 38 patients.
Read moreMagnification Marker User Guide
Steps outlining the correct use of a magnification marker.
Read more Download PDFOrdering allografts with JRF Ortho
Tips for expediting your fresh osteochondral allograft, tendon and meniscus orders
Read more Download PDFCase Study: Trochlear Cartilage Restoration Using Fresh OCA Cores
A 36-year-old patient reported persistent right knee crepitation and pain two years after falling directly onto their knee. Prior conservative management and arthroscopic chondroplasty was undergone without any resolution. Imaging and arthroscopy demonstrated a full-thickness cartilage defect in the lateral trochlea.
Read more Download PDFCase Study: Capitellum Cartilage Restoration Using a Fresh OCA Core
The patient, who was 18 years old at the time of surgery, had a prior retroarticular decompression done about one year to 18 months prior. His cartilage was noted to be soft at that time. After his index surgery, he continued to have pain and mechanical symptoms. A follow up MRI showed a full thickness chondral defect as well as subchondral sclerosis.
Read more Download PDFCase Study: Fresh OCA Core for Cartilage Repair in the Patellofemoral Joint
The patient, a 43-year-old male, was experiencing an acute onset of knee pain when squatting. He reported discomfort and stiffness in the knee, which were exacerbated by stairs and walking downhill. He subsequently developed recurring effusions. The patient’s symptoms persisted despite extensive non-operative management.
Read more Download PDFMeniscal Allograft Transplantation: How Should We Be Doing It? A Systematic Review
There is evidence that MAT provides pain relief, improves function and has good reported results in mid- and long-term studies. Presently there is not enough data to support one technique of MAT over another.
Read moreWhite 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.
Read more Download PDFPatellofemoral 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
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.
Read more Download PDFISAKOS 2015: Fresh Osteochondral Allografts (OCA) in the Knee
Comparison of Primary Transplantation Versus Transplantation After Failure of Previous Subchondral Marrow Stimulation
Read more Download PDFOsteoarticular 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.
Read moreOsteochondral 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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