All-Arthroscopic Treatment of Off-Track Hill–Sachs Lesions Using Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Plugs: “Rocks in a Stream”

Andrew George, Matthew J. Kraeutler, Patrick C. McCulloch, David M. Lintner

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Abstract

Osteochondral allograft transplantation is a well-described technique for the treatment of large, engaging Hill–Sachs lesions. Traditionally, osteochondral allografts are size-matched to the defect, which can be expensive and time-consuming, and the majority of described techniques require an open approach. This Technical Note describes an all-arthroscopic approach to Hill–Sachs osteochondral allograft transplantation using premade osteochondral allograft plugs, eliminating the need for size-matching and graft harvest. This approach works not by anatomically filling the defect, but rather by bridging the defect to prevent it from engaging the glenoid.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e1815-e1819
JournalArthroscopy Techniques
Volume12
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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