Review Article: Osteochondral Reconstruction and Grafting

Review Article: Osteochondral Reconstruction and Grafting

ABSTRACT Osteochondral defects are a challenging problem. Osteochondral reconstruction and grafting techniques potentially benefit both young athletes and elderly osteoarthritis patients. Research on the treatment of osteochondral defects has been carried out, particularly on surgical options, but n...

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Main Authors: Paul Magill, Damien P Byrne, Joseph F Baker, Kevin J Mulhall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901101900122
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spelling doaj-ab9e2d662d8b4550b68b9ee29dc1492a2020-11-25T03:16:58ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery2309-49902011-04-011910.1177/230949901101900122Review Article: Osteochondral Reconstruction and GraftingPaul MagillDamien P ByrneJoseph F BakerKevin J MulhallABSTRACT Osteochondral defects are a challenging problem. Osteochondral reconstruction and grafting techniques potentially benefit both young athletes and elderly osteoarthritis patients. Research on the treatment of osteochondral defects has been carried out, particularly on surgical options, but none shows lasting benefit. More objective evaluation of cartilage injuries and outcomes is needed. We present a review of surgical and non-surgical treatments for osteochondral defects, and their outcomes and costs.https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901101900122
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description ABSTRACT Osteochondral defects are a challenging problem. Osteochondral reconstruction and grafting techniques potentially benefit both young athletes and elderly osteoarthritis patients. Research on the treatment of osteochondral defects has been carried out, particularly on surgical options, but none shows lasting benefit. More objective evaluation of cartilage injuries and outcomes is needed. We present a review of surgical and non-surgical treatments for osteochondral defects, and their outcomes and costs.
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