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Matrix-assisted Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation for Remodeling and Repair of Chondral Defects in a Rabbit Model
Published on: May 21, 2013
[Mosaicplasty osteochondral grafting to repair cartilaginous defects under arthroscopy]
Huayang Huang1, Qingshui Yin, Ying Zhang
1Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou 510010, China.
Objective:
To study mosaicplasty a as method of autogenous osteochondral transplantation in the treatment of cartilaginous defects.
Methods:
The technique involves obtaining small cylindrical grafts from the non-weight bearing periphery of the femur at the patellar femoral joint, and transporting them to the prepared recipient site by arthroscopy.
Results:
Fifteen patients with defects cartilaginous received mosaicptasty osteochondral grafting. Follow up for 12 to 21 months (mean 15 months) showed good results.
Conclusion:
The treatment is indicated for patients with focal cartilaginous defects under the age of 45.
