In addition, the researchers evaluated predictors for OCA failure using logistical regression analysis. "We found that older patients who had had several pervious surgeries tended to fail more," he said. "This raises the question of whether, in the era of MRI and advanced radiographic assessments, we should treat younger patients with single operations increasing the likelihood of success."
In conclusion, Dr. Levy said that he believed OCA was a very good treatment modality, which many young patients could benefit from. "It can reduce pain, return functional ability and can postpone the need for arthroplasty."
"Ultimately, I would be happy to see [fewer] failures in the short term; however, I believe that we do not fully understand what causes graft failure and this will need further studies," he said.
Dr. Levy has not reported any relevant financial conflicts.