Allografts in Soft Tissue Reconstructive Procedures Important Considerations

• Published in: Sports health Vol. 6; no. 3; pp. 256 - 264
• Main Authors: Giedraitis, Andrius, Arnoczky, Steven P., Bedi, Asheesh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.05.2014
• Subjects: Orthopaedic Surgery; tissue biomechanics; sterilization; transplantation; anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; disease transmission; allograft; irradiation

Context Allografts offer several important advantages over autografts in musculoskeletal reconstructive procedures, such as anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Despite growing widespread use of allograft tissue, serious concerns regarding safety and functionality remain. We discuss the latest...