Fluid imbibition at the bone-cartilage interface is associated with need for early chondroplasty following osteochondral allografting of the knee

ConclusionsFluid imbibition on postoperative MRI following osteochondral allografting of the knee is associated with the need for arthroscopic chondroplasty, but should not be interpreted as a sign of a failing graft.Level of evidenceLevel IV, Case Series.
Source: Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research