Osteochondral allografts in arm and forearm surgery.
Osteochondral allografting can restore the skeletal continuity anatomically after a limb salvage procedure. Evaluation of the clinical function indicates that a good result can be anticipated. Fracture was the most frequent complication, and the fixation technique we used initially predisposed the problem. The major advantage of allograft is the possibility of reinsertion of soft tissue to help stabilize the new joint. In addition, any part of the limb can potentially be reconstructed with an allograft.
Delloye
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Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, St. Luc University Clinics, Brussels, Belgium.
De Nayer
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Vincent
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001132:Arm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous