Matrix-Associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Is an Effective Treatment at Midterm Follow-up in Adolescents and Young Adults
Author(s) -
Arnd Hoburg,
Ingo Löer,
Konrad Körsmeier,
Rainer Siebold,
Philipp Niemeyer,
Stefan Fickert,
Klaus Ruhnau
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
orthopaedic journal of sports medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.329
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2325-9671
DOI - 10.1177/2325967119841077
Subject(s) - medicine , autologous chondrocyte implantation , young adult , cartilage , magnetic resonance imaging , cohort , osteoarthritis , surgery , transplantation , retrospective cohort study , articular cartilage , radiology , pathology , anatomy , alternative medicine
Third-generation MACI using spheroids is a safe and effective treatment for large cartilage defects of the knee in adolescents at midterm follow-up. Outcomes are comparable with those for young adults after ACI.
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