Editorial Commentary: Osteochondral Allograft of the Knee – Diffuse Edema at 6 Months on MRI Predicts Failure

Cartilage defects alter natural function of articular cartilage and can predispose patients tofurther cartilage wear and eventual osteoarthritis. These injuries present a challenging problem with a multitude of treatment options and lack of consensus on when to employ each. Options include conservative measures (limited weight bearing and immobilization), debridement, microfracture, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), and osteochondral autograft and allograft. Indications may be based on defect size, joint alignment, age, activity level, BMI, and sex.
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research