Allografting

Published results showed particulated juvenile allograft cartilage implantation for patellofemoral chondral defects may yield satisfactory short-term outcomes and postoperative MRI appearance in pediatric and adolescent patients.

Small incision lenticule extraction has been used in more than 3.5 million refractive surgery procedures globally, primarily for the treatment of myopia and astigmatism.

Patients who underwent osteochondral allograft knee transplantation had significant improvements in pain relief and functional outcomes, even when they did not return to sport, according to published results.

Reconstruction of massive rotator cuff tears with an acellular dermal matrix allograft yielded better patient-reported outcomes and a lower retear rate compared with rotator cuff repair, according to results.

Medial meniscus pathology and ACL tears were among the most common reasons patients needed surgery after ACL reconstruction, according to presented study results.

An 81-year-old man with significant medical comorbidities presented to the emergency room with neck and shoulder pain after a fall at a nursing home.

Logistical considerations surrounding COVID-19 testing have become part of the weekly routine of orthopedic surgeons.

Surgeons should understand the variabilities of biologic categories and how patient and procedure factors may affect use of these in adult spinal deformity, according to a presenter.

Fibular allograft intramedullary struts may decrease risks of complications and fracture collapse after open reduction and internal fixation in patients with proximal humerus fractures, according to published results.

Intercalary allograft reconstruction is an acceptable reconstructive option for the treatment of lower extremity bone tumors, according to published results.