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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Rowland R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6713909 | biostudies-other | 2019 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Arthroscopy techniques 20190611 7
The Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System (OATS; Arthrex, Naples, FL) is an excellent option for the treatment of articular cartilage lesions within the knee. Current literature suggests that at early-term to midterm follow-up, patients experience improved function, alleviation of pain, and good satisfaction with acceptable complication rates. Although long-term data are lacking, studies in athletes have shown that the OATS can provide an adequate rate of return to sports. The OATS procedure h ...[more]