Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9271576 | Osteoarthritis and Cartilage | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Microfracture treatment was observed to enhance the healing response. The implantation of a cell-seeded matrix further improved the outcome. The implantation of a collagen matrix alone did not enhance repair. Autologous cell implantation appears to be a very important aspect of the tissue engineering approach to cartilage defects.
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Authors
R. M.D., U. M.D., K. Ph.D., U. D.V.M., Professor M.D.,