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Accelerated load-bearing results in improved function following chondrocyte implantation
April 2013
Accelerated load-bearing results in improved function following chondrocyte implantation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Traditional vs accelerated approaches to post-operative rehabilitation following matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI): comparison of clinical, biomechanical and radiographic outcomes
Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2008 Oct;16(10):1131-40. Epub 2008 Apr 22Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
62 patients that had undergone matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) were randomized to either a traditional or accelerated load-bearing rehabilitation. The results at 3 months indicated that patients in the accelerated rehabilitation group had an improved ability to walk long distances, increased activity levels, required less time ambulating with crutches, had an accelerated ...
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