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Matrix-associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implant vs. Periosteal Flap Implant
July 2013
Matrix-associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implant vs. Periosteal Flap Implant
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Autologous chondrocyte implantation using the original periosteum-cover technique versus matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation: a randomized clinical trial
Am J Sports Med. 2010 May;38(5):924-33. Epub 2009 Dec 4Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
21 patients with symptomatic isolated full-thickness cartilage defects (4.1 +/- 0.09 cm2) at the femoral condyle were randomized to undergo either the matrix-associated autologous chrondocyte implantation (m-ACI) or periosteal flap autologous chrondocyte implantation (ACI-P). At 1 and 2 years follow up, the cartilage repair via matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implant (m-ACI) was found equ...
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