CryoLife Announces First Implant of Cryopreserved Osteoarticular Allograft
Patients suffering from a damaged articular surface of the femoral bone usually experience pain and limited mobility that can hinder normal activities. During surgery, the patient's damaged articular surface is removed and replaced with CryoLife's OA allograft, restoring the articular surface.
Dr. Philip A. Davidson, of Tampa Bay Orthopaedic Specialists in St. Petersburg, Florida, performed the surgery. "Prior to this new cryopreservation technology, OA grafts had limited shelf-life and were generally made available for implant with less than two weeks before expiration (45 days). More patients can benefit from these precious grafts as cryopreservation allows for enhanced logistics, improved availability and optimal size and shape matching of these grafts. By introducing these Cryopreserved OA grafts, I believe CryoLife can improve the lives of many of my patients."
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