Followup of femoral condyle osteochondral allografting demonstrated durable improvement in pain and function, with graft survivorship of 82% at 10 years.
OCA transplantation was an effective treatment for OCD of the knee, with a low rate of graft failure, significant improvement in pain and function scores, and high patient satisfaction.
Fresh OCA transplantation resulted in excellent clinical outcomes in this patient cohort with articular cartilage damage to the femoral trochlea. The procedure resulted in improved pain and function and high patient satisfaction.
OCA transplantation is a successful treatment option for athletes and highly active patients who sustain a cartilage injury to their knee. The majority of patients returned to sport or recreational activity.
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