Introduction Hyaline articular cartilage is an avascular and insensate tissue that allows low-friction transmission of physiologic loads in diarthrodial joints. Its functional structure ideally is maintained in homeostasis over the lifetime of an individual but remains incapable of mounting an…
Introduction The use of osteotomies has decreased, particularly in North America, caused by the advent of more reliable and predictable arthroplasty solutions for younger and middle-aged patients with knee arthrosis. However, interest in osteotomy has recently undergone resurgence with the…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis This chapter summarizes the indications for, techniques to perform, and results of osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation for the treatment of symptomatic cartilage defects of the knee. Important points OCA is indicated for symptomatic, full-thickness chondral or osteochondral…