Impaction Bone Grafting for Treatment of Unstable Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) Lesions.

Dunleavy, Mark L; Gallo, Robert A; Black, Kevin P · Arthrosc Tech · 2021

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Although treatment options for unstable and unsalvageable large osteochondral lesions have largely been limited to autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) and osteochondral allografts, isolated impaction bone grafting represents a cost-friendly alternative, with predictable outcomes comparable to other options. Furthermore, the procedure can be completed in a single stage on an elective basis. We present our technique for impaction bone grafting of unstable osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) using either cancellous autograft or allograft.