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OHSU surgeon implants donated tissue allografts

For many orthopedic surgeons, obtaining tissue for transplant to treat people with severe joint disorders has been difficult. But a new cooperative conceived by OHSU surgeons and administrators will make Portland, Ore., one of 16 areas across the country to receive priority allocation of fresh cartilage allografts for transplantation, allowing patients suffering from complex joint injury to be treated in a timely and effective manner.

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