The generally accepted expiration time of Fresh OCA's is 28 days in storage, a limited window from 14 to 28 days remains for implantation. OCA transplantation is a safe and successful treatment option for large osteochondral defects of the knee,
Read moreOCA offers a number of advantages that make it ideal for large, uncontained defects, such as for treating capitellar OCD.
Read moreFresh OCA transplantation represents an alternative treatment option for larger osteochondral lesions of the talus with results showing that this procedure was a reasonable treatment option for large OLT.
Read moreOCA transplantation is a viable option for young patients with isolated humeral chondral injury. Read more
Humeral head osteochondral allograft reconstruction combined with an arthroscopic anterior stabilization procedure can be successful for recurrent shoulder instability and engaging Hill-Sachs lesion.
Read moreOsteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a disabling condition in young active patients. Although the etiology of knee OA is multifactorial, increased mechanical load as a result of limb malalignment has been clearly identified as a risk factor for the occurrence and progression of disease.
Read moreThe preoperative plan for revision cases must always include an assessment of the mechanism of failure. It is usually determined by history and symptoms, physical examination, imaging (prior and post index procedure) and intraoperative findings during the index procedure (operation notes).
Read moreThe key to success in the long term is admitting and recognizing the failures, identifying the root causes and then modifying revision treatment strategies to optimize outcomes.
Read moreFailure has traditionally been defined in absolute terms but it does not take into account the patients’ expectations nor the fact it can delay arthroscopy.
Read moreIn patients with focal chondral deficiency and varus deformity, HTO þ OCA provides a high rate of RTW (96.2%) by 3.5 2.9 months postoperatively. However, patients with greater-intensity occupations may take longer to return to work than those with less physically demanding occupations.
Read moreThis study established a strong expert consensus document relating to the functional anatomy, surgical indications, donor graft considerations for osteochondral allografts, surgical technical aspects, and rehabilitation concepts for the management of large chondral and osteochondral defects in the patellofemoral joint.
Read moreThis paper presents a technique using a Smith–Peterson approach and osteochondral implantation of fresh femoral head allograft for surgical treatment of a femoral head chondral lesion.
Read moreSecond-look arthroscopic results revealed that 36% of lesions were incompletely healed and had inferior quality of repair tissue compared with that of native cartilage at a mean of 3.6 years, although arthroscopic microfracture provided functional improvements.
Read moreTo determine if contralateral grafts could be used for OCD lesions up to 20mm. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge that using a lateral femoral condyle is an acceptable option.
Read more Download PDFThe purpose of this review was to equip orthopaedic surgeons with the know-how required to treat their patients with these allografts.
Read moreThis case reports an attempt to salvage the hip joint of a young patient with a posttraumatic growth disturbance of the femoral head using a fresh osteochondral allograft.
Read morePatellar OCA using femoral head allograft led to significant improvement in pain and patient-reported knee outcome scores.
Read moreOCA Transplantation is a reliable procedure with high rates of return to athletic activity at 88%.
Read moreThis paper discusses fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation as a viable option for posttraumatic tibial osteochondral defects determining that it is an excellent option that delayed the need for arthroplasty.
Read moreThis article focuses on the use of a single OCA plug to treat a focal unipolar defect of the patella.
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