| Literature DB >> 26475149 |
Arissa M Torrie1, William W Kesler1, Joshua Elkin1, Robert A Gallo2.
Abstract
Over the past decade, osteochondral allograft transplantation has soared in popularity. Advances in storage techniques have demonstrated improved chondrocyte viability at longer intervals and allowed for potential of increased graft availability. Recent studies have stratified outcomes according to location and etiology of the chondral or osteochondral defect. Unipolar lesions generally have favorable outcomes with promising 10-year survival rates. Though those undergoing osteochondral allograft transplantation often require reoperation, patient satisfaction remains high.Entities:
Keywords: Articular cartilage restoration; Osteochondral allograft
Year: 2015 PMID: 26475149 PMCID: PMC4630219 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-015-9298-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med ISSN: 1935-9748