Treatment of Osteochondral Injuries of the Humeral Head Using Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation

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Journal JSES Int

Date 2024 Jul 22

PMID 39035639

Authors

Joseph W Fiske

Sean Gao

Shane M Wilson

William D Bugbee

Heinz R Hoenecke

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Abstract

Background: Large osteochondral lesions of the humeral head can result from locked posterior dislocations, avascular necrosis, and osteochondritis dissecans. Fresh osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation is a treatment option for young patients with focal osteochondral defects of the humeral head. The purpose of this case series was to assess graft survivorship, subjective patient-reported outcomes, and satisfaction among 7 patients who underwent OCA transplantation of the humeral head.

Methods: We identified 7 patients who underwent humeral head OCA transplantation between 2008 and 2017. A custom questionnaire including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score (QuickDash), Likert satisfaction, and reoperations was mailed to each patient. Clinical failure was defined as further surgery that involved removal of the allograft.

Results: Median follow-up duration was 10 years (range, 4.6 to 13.5 years) with a median age of 21.6 years (range, 18.5 to 43.5 years). Most patients (86%) reported improved function and reduced pain. At the final follow-up, 71% of patients reported ongoing problems with their shoulder including pain, stiffness, clicking/grinding, limited range of motion, and instability. Return to recreational activities was high at 86% but 43% expressed limitations with activity due to their shoulder. Overall satisfaction was high at 71% with mean American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and QuickDASH scores at 62.4 and 29.2, respectively. Reoperation after OCA occurred in 1 patient (14%).

Conclusion: Among this case series of 7 patients who underwent OCA transplantation of the humeral head, patient satisfaction was high at 10-year follow-up and most returned to recreational activity although most also had persistent shoulder symptoms.

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