Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for a Large Focal Osteochondral Defect of the Lateral Femoral Condyle: Technical Note and Case Report
OCA transplantation is an effective surgical option for large osteochondral defects in the knee, providing satisfactory functional and clinical outcomes. This case highlights the importance of meticulous pre-operative planning, precise surgical technique, and structured post-operative rehabilitation in achieving successful results.
Authors
- Dimitrios Giotis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7170-9648)
- Christos Koukos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5041-8681)
- Stylianos Kapetanakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6276-2447)
- Theofylaktos Kyriakidis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1466-5479)
- Michail Kotsapas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8620-528X)
- Samundeeswari Saseendar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5103-3115)
Institutions
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR)
- Interbalkan Medical Center (GR)
- Narayana Health (IN)
- General Hospital of Ioannina G. Hatzikosta (GR)
- Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i04.5498
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.34