Return to Paralympic rowing after partial joint transplantation: A case report
Case
A 24-year-old competitive rower suffered a severe road injury to the medial aspect of his knee. He was referred to us for a partial joint transplantation consisting of a medial tibiofemoral fresh osteochondral allograft (FOCA), medial collateral ligament, meniscal allograft, and osteotomy. Two years after reconstruction, the patient won a bronze medal in the Summer Paralympics. At the 6-year follow-up, he demonstrates excellent clinical and radiographic outcomes and high satisfaction.
Conclusion
For extensive knee injuries with large, complex defects, FOCA with concomitant meniscal allograft transplantation, ligamentous allograft, and osteotomy may be considered in high-demand athletes who wish to return to play.
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| Notations: | sports for the handicapped endurance sports biological and medical sciences |
| Published in: | JBJS Case Connector |
| Language: | English |
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2021
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.cc.20.00808 |
| Volume: | 11 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | advanced |