OCD Fixation

The bioabsorbable PLLAChondral Dart has a unique, double reversed barbed design to facilitate superiorfixation and compression of osteochondral flap tears up to 2 cm in diameter.The 18 mm long, 1.3 mm diameter Chondral Dart provides secure fixation underthe hyaline cartilage surface to eliminate contact with sensitive articulatingsurfaces.For larger lesions, the Bio-Compression Screw may be used to fixate OCD lesionssecurely while eliminating the challenges of metal screw removal, soft tissueimpingement, and unwelcome image scatter. Produced from solid enhanced PLLA anddesigned for excellent thread-to-bone contact, the Bio-Compression Screwprovides excellent strength during insertion and through healing.

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The bioabsorbable PLLAChondral Dart has a unique, double reversed barbed design to facilitate superiorfixation and compression of osteochondral flap tears up to 2 cm in diameter.The 18 mm long, 1.3 mm diameter Chondral Dart provides secure fixation underthe hyaline cartilage surface to eliminate contact with sensitive articulatingsurfaces.For larger lesions, the Bio-Compression Screw may be used to fixate OCD lesionssecurely while eliminating the challenges of metal screw removal, soft tissueimpingement, and unwelcome image scatter. Produced from solid enhanced PLLA anddesigned for excellent thread-to-bone contact, the Bio-Compression Screwprovides excellent strength during insertion and through healing.

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Educational Resources and Products

The Arthrex Chondral Dart™

Brochures | English | 10/20/2021 | LB1-0181-en-US E

Bio-Compression Screw System

Surgical Technique Guides | English | 09/14/2021 | LT1-000227-en-US K
Osteochondral Flap Repair System Using the Chondral Dart™ Implant
Surgical Technique Guides | English | 04/13/2022 | LT1-000237-en-US A
Cartilage Treatment Options Update
Patrick A. Smith, MD
Presentation Videos | 12:20 | English | 10/31/2014 | VPT1-00270-EN A
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Bio-Compression Screw System
English | 09/14/2021 | LT1-000227-en-US K

Brochures (2)

Osteochondral Graft Fixation
English | 08/08/2022 | LB1-000354-en-US A
The Arthrex Chondral Dart™
English | 10/20/2021 | LB1-0181-en-US E

Catalogs (1)

Knee Next Generation in Repair and Reconstruction | 2022
English | 05/18/2022 | LB1-0115-en-US AB

Presentation Videos (1)

Cartilage Treatment Options Update
Patrick A. Smith, MD
12:20 | English | 10/31/2014 | VPT1-00270-EN A