Mapping of Split‐Line Pattern and Cartilage Thickness of Selected Donor and Recipient Sites for Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation in the Canine Stifle Joint

Abstract

Adjusting for cartilage thickness and split-line pattern may improve long-term outcome after autologous osteochondral transplantation. But surface curvature and donor-site morbidity have to be considered as well when choosing the most suitable donor site.