One-stage focal cartilage defect treatment with bone marrow mononuclear cells and chondrocytes leads to better macroscopic cartilage regeneration compared to microfracture in goats

In conclusion, treatment of focal articular cartilage lesions in goats using a combination of MNF cells from bone marrow and unexpanded chondrocytes leads to better macroscopic regeneration compared to microfracture, however needs further fine-tuning to decrease the negative influence on other joint compartments.