Osteochondral Autograft Transfer for Treatment of Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Cartilage Defects.
There is no general consensus regarding the optimal surgical treatment for cartilage defects of the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints in active patients who wish to preserve motion and functionality. We describe our technique of arthroscopically harvested femoral osteochondral autograft for treatment of metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal cartilage defects.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Philadelphia Hand Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Alan J
AJ
Micev
Michael P
MP
Gaspar
Randall W
RW
Culp
D064592:Autografts; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000473:pathology*; D005269:Femur; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D056888:Patient Positioning; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000379:methods; D019737:Transplants