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.
Read moreSalvage 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.
Read moreOsteochondral Distal Metatarsal Allograft Reconstruction: A Case Series and Surgical Technique
Osteochondral distal metatarsal allograft reconstruction is a safe and effective procedure for treatment of painful, degenerative conditions of the metatarsophalangeal joints.
Read moreThe Biomechanical Effects Of 1.0 To 1.2 Mrad Of Γ Irradiation On Human Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Allografts
Recent data suggest that anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with irradiated allograft tissue may lead to increased failure rates.
Read moreBipolar Fresh Osteochondral Allografting of the Tibiotalar Joint
Tibiotalar arthritis in the young, active patient is a debilitating condition with limited treatment options where bipolar tibiotalar fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation was conceived as a possible option.
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Why Allograft Reconstruction For Osteochondral Lesion Of The Talus?
For defects with a large diameter, large cystic component, or heavily involving the shoulder of the talus, an allograft provides an excellent option.
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Allograft Reconstruction of a Large Giant Cell Tumor of the First Metatarsal: A Case Report
The purpose is whether a metatarsal allograft can be used for a giant bone tumor.
Read moreFresh Osteochondral Allograft for the Treatment of Cartilage Defects of the Talus: A Retrospective Review
The transplantation of fresh osteochondral allograft is a viable and effective method for the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus as evidenced by improvements in pain and function.
Read moreDoes irradiation affect the clinical outcome of patellar tendon allograft ACL reconstruction?
The data in this paper suggest that irradiation can be used to sterilize BPTB allograft without adversely affecting clinical outcome.
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