
Chondral lesions: MACT presents promising outcomes but higher-quality literature is needed

September 2014
Chondral lesions: MACT presents promising outcomes but higher-quality literature is needed
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:4
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Matrix assisted autologous chondrocyte transplantation for cartilage treatment: A systematic review
Bone Joint Res. 2013 Feb 1;2(2):18-25Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
51 articles (3 RCTs, 10 comparative studies, 33 case series, and 5 case reports) were analyzed to evaluate the current literature on matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte (MACT) transplantation for treatment of chondral and osteochondral lesions of the knee, with the aim of providing conclusive evidence on the benefits of MACT. This systematic review examined results from each article involving d...
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