2021 Annual Meeting Foot & Ankle Access Pass-Outcomes of Bone Marrow Stimulation With and Without Extracellular Matrix Cartilage Allograft

Outcomes of Bone Marrow Stimulation With and Without Extracellular Matrix Cartilage Allograft

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Owen Hurley presented a study on treating osteochondral lesions of the talus using bone marrow stimulation (BMS) with or without biocartilage, an extracellular matrix cartilage allograft. The study compared 48 patients retrospectively, assessing functional outcomes and MRI cartilage repair (FAOS and MoCART scores). Results showed biocartilage led to better cartilage defect infill and integration on MRI but did not significantly improve clinical function or revision rates short-term versus BMS alone. Limitations included differing follow-up times, prior surgery rates, and small sample size. Overall, BMS with biocartilage enhances cartilage repair imaging but not short-term patient function.

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Dr. Nathaniel Mercer

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osteochondral lesions

talus

bone marrow stimulation

biocartilage

cartilage repair