Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: A Systematic Review
Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) was developed as a means of treating the symptoms of compartmental overload after meniscectomy. Despite more than 20 years of research in this field, many controversies still exist regarding meniscal transplantation.
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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.
Read moreFresh Osteochondral Allografts in the Knee: Comparison Transplantations
OCA transplantation is an appropriate treatment option in both cartilage primary repair and revision injuries. Both groups showed improvements in pain and function, exhibited long survivorship and had high satisfaction rates.
Read moreFresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Bipolar Reciprocal Osteochondral Lesions of Knee
Osteochondral allograft transplantation is a useful salvage treatment option for reciprocal bipolar cartilage lesions of the knee. High reoperation and failure rates were observed, but patients with surviving allografts showed significant clinical improvement.
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Meniscal Allograft Transplantation And Meniscal Scaffolds; Where Are We Up To Now?
The meniscus has an important function in protecting the joint surfaces within its compartment whilst facilitating joint lubrication and contributing to stability of the knee. It is now well recognized that meniscal loss leads to degenerative change.
Read moreImpact of Hamstring Graft Diameter on Tendon Strength: A Biomechanical Study
Statistically different increasing tensile strength was seen as graft diameter increased. Significant variability exists in the strength of multi-stranded hamstring allografts within the diameter range of 6 to 9 mm that often falls well below the commonly accepted value of 4,000 N for a hamstring graft.
Read moreOsteophyte in Tibial Plateau Is a Risk Factor for Allograft Extrusion After Meniscus Allograft
Osteophytes can be observed on the tibial plateau during meniscus allograft transplantation.
Read moreLarge Fresh Osteochondral Allografts of the Knee
The aim of this study was to conduct an updated review of the literature regarding the clinical and basic science knowledge on osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee for the treatment of large defects.
Read moreThe Effect of Donor Age on Structural and Mechanical Properties of Allograft Tendons
Allograft tendons are commonly used in surgical ligament reconstruction. While it is commonly accepted that donor age will affect mechanical properties of graft tissue, the apparent age threshold is unknown.
Read moreOsteochondral Allograft Transplant to the Medial Femoral Condyle Using a Lateral Condyle
Osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation is an effective treatment for defects in the medial femoral condyle (MFC), but the procedure is limited by a shortage of grafts. Lateral femoral condyles (LFCs) differ in geometry from MFCs but may be a suitable graft source. The difference between articular surface locations of the knee can be evaluated with micro–computed tomography imaging and 3-dimensional image analysis.
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Comparison of Glenohumeral Contact Pressures and Contact Areas After Posterior Glenoid Reconstruction with Distal Tibial Osteochondral Allograft
Reconstruction with fresh distal tibial allograft (DTA) is an alternative option, with the theoretical advantages of restoring the glenoid articular surface, improving joint congruity, and providing the biological restoration of articular cartilage loss.
Read moreSoft-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.
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