Influence of Osteochondral Allograft Harvest Irrigation Technique and Graft Characteristics on Temperature-Related Viability Changes
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on April 02, 2026
Abstract
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 6, Page 1386-1394, May 2026.
Background:Long-term clinical success and graft integration after osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation rely on chondrocyte viability, which can be compromised by thermal injury during graft harvest.Hypothesis:It was hypothesized that handheld ...
Background:Long-term clinical success and graft integration after osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation rely on chondrocyte viability, which can be compromised by thermal injury during graft harvest.Hypothesis:It was hypothesized that handheld ...