Second-Generation Autologous Minced Cartilage Repair Technique.

Salzmann, Gian M; Calek, Anna-Katharina; Preiss, Stefan · Arthrosc Tech · 2017

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Abstract

Articular cartilage defects at the knee joint are identified and treated with increasing frequency. Autologous chondrocytes may have the strongest potential to generate high-quality repair tissue within the defective region. Autologous chondrocyte implantation is not available in every country. We present a surgical technique where the surgeon can apply autologous chondrocytes in a one-step procedure to treat articular cartilage defects at the knee joint.