Arthroscopy Techniques (Feb 2017)

Second-Generation Autologous Minced Cartilage Repair Technique

  • Gian M. Salzmann, M.D.,
  • Anna-Katharina Calek, M.D.,
  • Stefan Preiss, M.D.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2016.09.011
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1
pp. e127 – e131

Abstract

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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.