2015
DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i3.340
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Knee salvage procedures: The indications, techniques and outcomes of large osteochondral allografts

Abstract: The overall incidence of osteochondral defect in the general population is estimated to be 15 to 30 per 100000 people. These lesions can become symptomatic causing pain, swelling and decreased function of the knee, and may eventually progress to osteoarthritis. In the young and active population, partial or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is rarely the treatment of choice due to risk of early failure. Osteochondral allograft transplantation has been demonstrated to be a safe and effective treatment of large oste… Show more

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“…Absolute contraindications include early and multicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA), inflammatory arthropathies, and altered bone metabolism (i.e., smokers, alcohol abusers, and chronic steroid users). 17 …”
Section: Indicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Absolute contraindications include early and multicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA), inflammatory arthropathies, and altered bone metabolism (i.e., smokers, alcohol abusers, and chronic steroid users). 17 …”
Section: Indicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 39 40 41 Ligamentous instability, malalignment, and the absence of >50% of the ipsilateral meniscus are relative contraindications that may require concomitant surgical procedures. 17 …”
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“…In addition, osteochondral integration is accomplished because of a creeping substitution phenomenon only in the first 8 to 12 mm layer of bone tissue. 14 , 15
Fig 1 Right knee. A standard short medial parapatellar approach is preferably used.
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Section: Receiving Site Preparationmentioning
confidence: 99%