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Purpose: To assess osteochondral allograft (OCA) survivorship in an athletic patient population as well as determine the level of sport patients are able to return to post-operatively.
Summary:
JRF Ortho Take Away: OCA transplantation can be a successful solution for cartilage injuries in athletes as it allows the majority of patients to resume their highly active lifestyles.
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Authors: E. Scott Nielsen, Julie C. McCauley, Pamela A. Pulido, William D. Bugbee
Published: The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017 Jun;45(7):1608-1614
Institution: Scripps Clinic
Level of Evidence: IV