Osteochrondral Allograft Transplantation With Osteotomy Did Not Improve Graft Survivorship .
Concomitant osteotomy performed with osteochondral allograft transplantation does not appear to improve graft survivorship, according to recent findings. While osteotomy is often used to correct malalignment and offload the affected compartment, the addition of this procedure did not demonstrate a significant benefit in prolonging graft durability compared with transplantation alone. These results suggest that factors beyond mechanical alignment—such as graft integration, lesion characteristics, and patient selection—may play a more critical role in long-term outcomes. The findings highlight the need for careful surgical planning and reinforce that adding procedural complexity does not necessarily translate into improved graft survivorship.
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