2023 Annual Meeting Biologics-BioUni Pearl PDS Stitch

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Dr. Paul Caldwell from Orthopedic Research of Virginia presents a technique for safely implanting and, if necessary, removing a bio-uni osteochondral allograft. Due to the graft's press-fit nature, adjustments often require removal without damaging tissue. He recommends placing an absorbable 2-0 PDS stitch under the graft before implantation. This stitch allows safe removal and, if the fit is perfect, can be cut flush with the cartilage surface. The stitch absorbs naturally and does not affect graft integration, serving as an absorbable fixation aid to prevent iatrogenic damage during graft placement.

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Paul Caldwell, M.D.

Keywords

bio-uni osteochondral allograft

press-fit graft implantation

absorbable 2-0 PDS stitch

graft removal technique

iatrogenic damage prevention