Do Outcomes of Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation Differ Based on Age: A Comparative Matched Group Analysis of Patients under versus Over 40 Years Old

Objectives: Osteochondral allograft transplantation (OAT) is being performed with increasing frequency, though to date, the impact of patient age on outcomes and failure rates has not been assessed. The purpose of this study was to determine clinical outcomes for patients over 40 years of age undergoing OAT compared to a cohort of patients under 40. Methods: A review of prospectively collected data of patients who underwent OAT by a single surgeon with a minimum follow-up of 2 years was conducted. Patients