Editorial commentary: osteochondral allografts are an effective treatment for large osteochondral lesions.
editorial · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.02.013.
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Abstract
Osteochondral (OC) allografts are an effective treatment for large OC lesions. OC allografts are hyaline. Allograft limitations and OC graft limitations are well known. Five year survivorship is similar to autologous chondrocyte implantation.
Medical subject headings
- Cartilage, Articular
- Chondrocytes
- Knee Joint
Anatomy
- knee