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SUBMITTER: Guzman AJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8719136 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

Arthroscopy techniques 20211109 12
The osteochondral autograft transfer system (OATS) procedure is at the forefront of cartilage restoration surgeries of the knee, offering superior return to sport rates and long-term functionality. This technique reports an arthroscopic OATS procedure of the lateral femoral condyle with donor-site backfill using an osteochondral allograft plug. Potential complications from unfilled donor site sockets are eliminated through donor site backfill with an allograft plug. ...[more]