The transmission of disease to allograft recipients via donor organs

Autograft Versus Allograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

“…12,16,52,57 However, the risks of allogenic tissue include potential disease transmission, delayed incorporation, and depending on the processing technique employed, decreased graft strength and stiffness. 4,18,30,32,35,46,53,54 In several recent comparison studies, allografts have been shown as a viable alternative to autograft tissue. 14,24,[36][37][38]59 Myriad studies comparing various graft types with allografts have shown comparable results.…”