| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6125589 | Osteoarthritis and Cartilage | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Our study revealed that chondrocytes in the grafted cartilage were viable at least up to 48Â weeks and that mRNA expression of type II collagen and aggrecan was also similar to that of normal articular cartilage. These results suggest that costal osteochondral grafting can be a useful alternative in the treatment of osteochondral defects.
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Authors
K. Sato, O.J. Moy, C.A. Peimer, T. Nakamura, C. Howard, S.H. Ko, T.C. Lee, Y. Nishiwaki,