Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Treatment of a Focal Tibial Plateau Cartilage Lesion.

Sebastian Schmidt, Chilan B G Leite, Domenico Franco, Alexander Bumberger, Nathan Sherman, Omar Protzuk, Christian Lattermann

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Sebastian SchmidtDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Chilan B G LeiteDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Domenico FrancoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Alexander BumbergerDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Nathan ShermanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Omar ProtzukDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Christian LattermannDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

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Abstract

Focal cartilage lesions of the tibial plateau present unique challenges due to limited regenerative potential and complex biomechanical demands. This Technical Note outlines an osteochondral allograft transplantation technique for treating isolated central defects of the lateral tibial plateau. Fresh donor allografts are precisely matched and prepared, with careful debridement and socket creation to ensure a stable press-fit implantation, secured with bioresorbable nails. The described approach emphasizes technical precision and patient selection. This method offers a targeted and effective solution for central tibial plateau lesions, addressing an unmet clinical need while preserving knee function and structural integrity.

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PMID40822229

DOI10.1016/j.eats.2025.103569

PMCPMC12350197

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