CATEGORY osteochondral allograft
Long-term Outcomes After Osteochondral Allograft: A Systematic Review at Long-term Follow-up
To (1) evaluate long-term outcomes of osteochondral allograft (OCA) with regard to clinical outcome scores, reoperation and failure rates, and (2) examine if certain factors predispose patients to worse outcomes.
Read moreOsteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Femoral Trochlea
This paper evaluates the osteochondral allograft (OCA) clinical outcomes and survivorship in the femoral trochlea.
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Fresh OCA Transplantation for Treatment of Unstable Osteochondritis Dissecans of Capitellum in Elbow
This article describes an OCA transplantation technique for the treatment of OCD of the humeral capitellum and report mid-term follow-up results.
Read moreOsteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Femoral Trochlear Dysplasia
The osteochondral allograft transplantation surgery technique for treatment of instability resulting from trochlear dysplasia with patellofemoral chondromalacia allows patients to have a stable, pain-free knee joint and participate in activities compared to nonoperative management.
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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.
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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 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 PDFPatellofemoral Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
To describe the indications, surgical technique and rehabilitation for using a fresh osteochondral allograft (OCA) in patellofemoral reconstruction.
Read moreISAKOS 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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Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Knee Lesions After Failure of Cartilage Repair Surgery
OCA transplantation is a successful salvage surgical treatment after cartilage repair procedures.
Read moreFresh 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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