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Osteochondral autologous transfer system
Mark E Easley1, Pierce E Scranton
1Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Duke South Orange Zone RM 5530, Durham, NC 27710, USA. easle004@mc.duke.edu
Foot and Ankle Clinics
|August 13, 2003
Abstract:
The OATS technique is one of several cartilage repair procedures that exhibits promising short- to intermediate-term results in the surgical management of OLTs. Although the OATS procedure is generally reserved for salvage of failed debridement and drilling, some investigators are suggesting that it may have applications in primary surgical management of OLTs, particularly those that are associated with subchondral cysts. Long-term outcome of the OATS procedure for OLTs is not yet available.