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 moreThis study finds that irrigation with 5°C saline can protect chondrocyte viability during plug harvest.
Read moreWith 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 moreThis study reviewed existing literature to understand how often cysts form after different types of osteochondral grafts for talar lesions.
Read moreDistal tibia allografts (DTA) continue to offer surgeons a reliable option for glenoid reconstruction without the donor site morbidity associated with autografts.
Read moreDTAs restored greater glenoid concavity compared to the traditional Latarjet procedure.
Read moreMAT performed concomitantly with OCA transplantation results in failure rates similar to those reported in isolated procedures
Read moreCondyle length remains one of the most reliable indicators of the anterior-posterior radius of curvature.
Read moreLarge bipolar osteochondral defects can be salvaged via the use of OCAs.
Read moreManagement of osteochondral defects following failed cartilage repair or restoration remains without well-established guidelines.
Read moreFindings 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
Read moreOsteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation of the femoral head is an effective treatment for young, active patients.
Read morePostoperative unrestricted weightbearing suggests that after OCA transplantation, unrestricted weightbearing could provide patients with more flexibility and convenience during their rehabilitation process.
Read moreTo establish a consensus statement on osteochondral allografts (OCA) in the setting of cartilage defects in the knee.
Read moreThis study finds that in patients with bipolar cartilage lesions, a concurrent cartilage procedure may improve the status of an allograft after lateral MAT.
Read moreThis study finds evidence that a wider MFC might be causal in the development of OCD.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreOstechondral allografts treatment for unsalvageable OCD in the young knee may be expected to yield excellent early results
Read moreFresh OCA's provided promising long-term graft survival and functional improvement in patients <50 years old. It can delay or prevent the need for total knee arthroplasty in young patients.
Read moreThis paper develops consensus addressing controversies in treatment of cartilage and subchondral defects with OCA transplantation.
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