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Review
. 2025 Jul;44(3):553-564.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2024.12.002. Epub 2025 Jan 18.

Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation

Tim Wang  1 , William D Bugbee  2
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Review

Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation

Tim Wang et al. Clin Sports Med. 2025 Jul.

Abstract

Osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee is an effective procedure to treat isolated and complex pathologies of articular cartilage. Osteochondral allograft transplantation has an overall high graft survivorship, ranging between 78% to 91% at 10 years. Patients report significant improvements in pain and function and high satisfaction.

Keywords: Cartilage repair; Knee; Osteochondral allograft transplantation.

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Disclosure W.D. Bugbee: Consultant, JRF Ortho.