Use of Allografts in Sports Medicine - Part I

The use of allografts is constantly increasing in orthopedic sports surgery. In recent decades, they have been used to treat various conditions in all joints from different perspectives. Allografts can include osteochondral grafts for cartilage defects in the shoulder or talus, meniscal grafts for patients suffering from post-meniscectomy syndrome, and primarily soft tissue grafts for different types of ligament reconstruction. The main benefits of allografts include the absence of donor site morbidity, which leads to less pain and quicker recovery. Nevertheless, it is important to be cautious of disease transmission risks and provide optimal preservation. Another disadvantage of allograft is the potential high cost. This special issue contains a range of review articles presenting the most common applications of allografts in orthopedic injuries. Experts from around the world were invited to contribute to this work. They shared their invaluable knowledge and vast experience and provided a unique educational opportunity to orthopedic surgeons, helping them integrate allografts into their daily practice.