Allograft Use in Hand Surgery – ‘Off the Shelf’ Tendon Reconstruction: A Scoping Review
Ahmed Hagiga,
Daphne Le Min Chiew,
Mohamed A. Radhi
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Tendon grafting is standard for treating tendon defects. Allografts are popular in cruciate ligament reconstruction but not yet in upper limb tendon reconstruction. A scoping review was conducted to map the existing practice of allograft use in hand surgery for tendon reconstruction and identify gaps in knowledge for future research. Methods: Two independent reviewers searched MEDLINE and SCOPUS databases for studies on upper limb tendon reconstruction using tendon allografts until June 2022. Eli… Show more
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