Abstract
Bone and cartilage allografts have traditionally been used in the the knee for the treatment of tumors and failed joint replacement; however, there are several other indications for allograft arthroplasty of this joint. These include traumatic injuries, osteochondritis dissecans, osteonecrosis, patellofemoral disease, and post-traumatic arthritis. For the treatment of trauma, because anatomic restoration of injured tissues is the traditional goal, the use of allografts has generally been reserved for failures of one or even two attempts at this ideal. For the treatment of other conditions, applications of bone and cartilage allografts may primarily restore knee function.
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van Eenenaam, P., Tomford, W.W. (1994). Bone and Cartilage Allografts in the Knee Joint. In: Siliski, J.M. (eds) Traumatic Disorders of the Knee. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-4310-6_8
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