| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10175860 | Journal of Orthopaedic Science | 2008 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Chondral damage to the young knee is common. In symptomatic patients current surgical treatment has focused on filling the defect with fibrocartilage; however, this tissue has poor resistance to shear forces, leading to failure and the onset of degenerative osteoarthritis.
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Authors
P.D Gikas, W.J.S Aston, T.W.R Briggs,