Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4079543 | Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The management of full-thickness articular cartilage defects is a challenging problem for orthopaedic surgeons. It has limited potential for healing and can be a significant source of pain, often leading to loss of function. Multiple cartilage repair strategies have been attempted. Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation has been shown to produce hyaline-like cartilage into chondral defects. The goal of this review is to provide the current principles and technique of the matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation procedure along with reported clinical outcomes with its use.
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Authors
Brad S. Dunkin, Christian Lattermann,