OHSU surgeon implants donated tissue allografts
Over the years, orthopedic surgeon Dennis Crawford, M.D., Ph.D., of Oregon Health & Science University found it difficult to obtain tissue for transplant to treat some of his patients suffering with severe joint disorders. "I found this unfortunate and ironic," explained Crawford, assistant professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation in the OHSU School of Medicine, and a specialist in...Connect Cervical Allografts System
Description:Connect allografts are dense corticocancellous allografts comprised of an anterior cortical face providing structural integrity while allowing immediate perfusion for rapid healing. These allografts are available in Lordotic and Non-Lordotic designs. Connect allografts are processed from donor vertebral bodies creating homologous spinal allograft implants....