title: The principles and applications of fresh frozen allografts to bone and joint reconstruction.
abstract: Fresh frozen allograft reconstruction has been used for a long time in massive bone loss in orthopedic surgery. Allografts have the advantage of being biologic reconstructions, which gives them durability. Despite a greater number of complications in the short term, after 5 years these stabilize with high rates of survival after 10 years. The rate of early complications and the need for careful management in the first years has led the orthopedic surgeon to the use of other options. However, the potential durability of this reconstruction makes this one of the best options for younger patients with high life expectancy.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Oncology Service, Department of Orthopedics, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Potosí 4247 (1199), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Electronic address: luis.aponte@hospitalitaliano.org.ar.
authors.forename: Luis A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Aponte-Tinao
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Potosí 4247 (1199), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Virtual Planning and Navigation Unit, Department of Health Informatics, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: Lucas E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Ritacco
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Oncology Service, Department of Orthopedics, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Potosí 4247 (1199), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: Jose I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Albergo
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Oncology Service, Department of Orthopedics, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Potosí 4247 (1199), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: Miguel A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ayerza
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Oncology Service, Department of Orthopedics, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Potosí 4247 (1199), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: D Luis
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Muscolo
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Oncology Service, Department of Orthopedics, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Potosí 4247 (1199), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: German L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Farfalli
mesh_terms: D064591:Allografts; D001178:Arthroplasty; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Biologic reconstruction; Bone allograft; Bone tumor resection; Massive bone defect