Outcomes of Bulk Fresh Osteochondral Allografts for Cartilage Restoration in the Knee
Fresh 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 moreSegmental Meniscus Allograft Transplantation
Segmental meniscus allograft transplantations may offer the advantage of a robust repair by both maintaining knee biomechanics and biology while maximizing preservation of native meniscal tissue.
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No Difference in Outcomes Following Osteochondral Allograft with Fresh Precut Cores Compared to Hemi-Condylar Allografts
To evaluate outcomes at midterm follow-up between fresh precut cores versus hemi-condylar osteochondral allograft (OCAs) in the treatment of symptomatic osteochondral lesions.
Read moreMetrics of OsteoChondral Allografts (MOCA) Group Consensus Statements on the Use of Viable Osteochondral Allograft
This paper develops consensus addressing controversies in treatment of cartilage and subchondral defects with OCA transplantation.
Read more Download PDFOsteochondral Allograft Transplant for Focal Cartilage Defects of the Femoral Condyles: Clinically Significant Outcomes, Failures, and Survival at a Minimum 5-Year Follow-up
This study evaluates clinically significant outcomes, failures, and graft survival rates after osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplant of the femoral condyles at a minimum of 5-year follow-up.
Read moreRadiographic Methods Are as Accurate as Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Graft Sizing Before Lateral Meniscal Transplantation
This papers shows that the Yoon modification to the Pollard method showed better results than the Pollard method alone, and was not statistically different from that of MRI.
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Utility of Allograft Talus as a Source for Grafting of Concurrent Humeral and Glenoid Defects
This publication compares morphologic data of the talus using magnetic resonance images with previously reported values of the humeral head and the glenoid as a potential graft source for both the humeral head as well as glenoid reconstruction in the setting of concomitant glenoid and humeral head defects.
Read moreOsteochondral Fresh Allograft Transfer to Address Osteochondral Defect of the First Metatarsal Head in Early Hallux Limitus
Osteochondral fresh allograft transfer of the first metatarsal can be an accepted surgical management option for early stages of hallux limitus.
Read moreComparison of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation and Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Knee
This paper compares differences between autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) and osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCA) of the knee in a large insurance database.
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Osteochondral Allograft Transplant of the Patella Using Femoral Condylar Allografts: MRI and Clinical Outcomes
In this study, patellar OCA using nonorthotopic FCA led to significant short-term improvements in pain and patient-reported outcomes.
Read moreShorter Storage Time Is Strongly Associated With Improved Graft Survivorship at 5 Years After Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
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 moreLong-term Outcomes and Survivorship of Fresh-Frozen Meniscal Allograft Transplant With Soft Tissue Fixation: Minimum 10-Year Follow-up Study
Meniscal allograft transplant (MAT) is considered an effective procedure for reducing pain and improving knee function.
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Fresh Precut Osteochondral Allograft Core Transplantation for the Treatment of Capitellum Osteochondritis Dissecans
OCA offers a number of advantages that make it ideal for large, uncontained defects, such as for treating capitellar OCD.
Read moreOsteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Midterm Follow-up
Fresh 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 moreMidterm Results of Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation to the Humeral Head
OCA transplantation is a viable option for young patients with isolated humeral chondral injury. Read more
Editorial Commentary: Comparing Medial and Lateral Meniscal Root Tears Is Like Comparing Apples and Oranges
This paper shows that comparing medial and lateral meniscal root outcomes, surgeons are clearly comparing apples and oranges or, maybe better stated, comparing young athletes and older sedentary patients.
Read moreHumeral Head Osteochondral Allograft Reconstruction with Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization at a Long-Term Follow-Up
Humeral head osteochondral allograft reconstruction combined with an arthroscopic anterior stabilization procedure can be successful for recurrent shoulder instability and engaging Hill-Sachs lesion.
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Failures of Realignment Osteotomy
Osteoarthritis (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 moreFailure of Meniscus Allograft Transplantation
In select patients with an initial functional improvement following MAT prior to subsequent failure, RMAT may be indicated to alleviate pain and perhaps delay progression of osteoarthritis.
Read moreOsteochondral Grafts Failures
The 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).
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