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Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Improves the Early Osseous Integration of Fresh Osteochondral Allografts in the Knee: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The American journal of sports medicine·June 1, 2026·PMID 41992571
Why it mattersInsufficient osseous integration is a leading cause of FOCA failure. This study provides high-level evidence that BMAC may accelerate early graft incorporation, which could influence postoperative protocols or patient counseling, though the transient benefit and lack of clinical impact warrant cautious interpretation.
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