Distal Femoral Osteoarticular Allografts: Long-term Survival, But Frequent Complications

Abstract

Osteoarticular allograft reconstructions of the distal femur can provide long term survival and restore function but the risk of complications and their physical and monetary costs for patients are not trivial. Lacking the benefit of improved soft tissue attachments inherent in other anatomic sites, we believe this option is most appropriate for restoring bone stock in young patients with expectations of long-term survival.