Autologous chondrocyte transplantation for the treatment of massive cartilage lesion of the distal tibia: a case report with 8-year follow-up.
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Abstract
We report on the 8-year follow-up outcome after autologous chondrocyte transplantation in a case of massive cartilage lesion of the distal tibia in a young patient after intraarticular fracture. To our knowledge, this is the first case report in which autologous chondrocyte transplantation was performed in the distal tibial chondral lesion. Long-term clinical success was achieved by this method of treatment in a patient too young to be treated with arthrodesis.
Medical subject headings
- Cartilage, Articular
- Chondrocytes
- Tibial Fractures
Anatomy
- tibia