Resection-Induced Leveling of Elevated Plug Cartilage in Osteochondral Autologous Transplantation of the Knee Achieves Acceptable Clinical Results

Nishitani, Kohei; Nakagawa, Yasuaki; Nakamura, Shinichiro; Mukai, Sonoyo; Kuriyama, Shinichi; Matsuda, Shinya

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“…After removal of necrotic tissue, OAT was performed using the Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System (OATS; Arthrex, Naples, FL) with the open technique using the nonweightbearing area of the medial and/or lateral trochlea of the ipsilateral femur as donor sites. 23 When normal cartilage remained on the lesion, the recipient osteochondral plug was harvested through the cartilage, and necrotic tissue was removed through the hole of recipient plug. 24 The depth of the lesions was carefully evaluated using MRI preoperatively, and the depth of the graft was at least 5 mm deeper, beyond the necrotic zone.…”

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Long-Term Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes of Osteochondral Autologous Transplantation for Steroid-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Knee

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Objective Treatments for steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the knee remains challenging, and there has not been sufficient evidence to support joint preservation surgery. This study evaluated long-term outcomes of osteochondral autologous transplantation (OAT) for steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the knee. Design This retrospective case series included patients who underwent OAT for steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the knee from 1998 to 2008. The survivorship and need for secondary surgery were evaluated, and the clinical outcome was evaluated with the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score. Preoperative and final Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade of the femorotibial and patellofemoral joints were individually evaluated. Results Fourteen knees of 10 patients whose mean age was 32.5 (95%CI 26.4-38.6) years were included and followed for 14.0 (12.4-15.7) years. The mean lesion size of 6.9 (5.3-8.5) cm2 was repaired using 4 median (minimum 2, maximum 5) osteochondral plugs. No revision surgeries were performed for transplanted osteochondral plugs. The IKDC subjective score improved from 32.9 (24.5-41.3) to 74.2 (61.9-88.5) ( P < 0.001). Knee flexion was improved at the final follow-up, and Seiza sitting was finally possible in 9 knees in 7 patients. Although the osteoarthritic change did not progress in femorotibial joint, patellofemoral joint showed early osteoarthritic changes at the final follow-up (mean KL grade: 0.8 [0.5-1.1]). Conclusions Prosthetic joint replacement was successfully avoided for at least the first decade by OAT in young patients with steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the knee. The progression of KL grade of the patellofemoral joint is of concern.

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Long-Term Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes of Osteochondral Autologous Transplantation for Steroid-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Knee

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Surface morphology of osteochondral grafts harvested from femoral condyles with free-hand technique: a cadaveric study

Tasatan,

Kose,

Cakar

et al. 2023

Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol

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Articular cartilage reconstruction: Review of concepts, techniques, complications, risk factors, and Bail out/salvage strategies

Acosta,

Gobbi

2025

Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma

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Resection-Induced Leveling of Elevated Plug Cartilage in Osteochondral Autologous Transplantation of the Knee Achieves Acceptable Clinical Results

Abstract: Resection of the elevated plug surface did not negatively affect patient outcomes in the midterm follow-up period.

Cited by 4 publications

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Long-Term Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes of Osteochondral Autologous Transplantation for Steroid-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Knee

Long-Term Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes of Osteochondral Autologous Transplantation for Steroid-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Knee

Surface morphology of osteochondral grafts harvested from femoral condyles with free-hand technique: a cadaveric study

Articular cartilage reconstruction: Review of concepts, techniques, complications, risk factors, and Bail out/salvage strategies

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