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  • Orthopedics
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Biomaterials

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  • Chondral and osteochondral lesions frequently occur post-joint trauma.
  • Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a key cartilage repair strategy.
  • Early ACI generations involved cells in suspension under a membrane.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI).
  • To discuss indications, technical aspects, and clinical findings of modern ACI.
  • To address key questions surrounding ACI for cartilage repair.

Main Methods:

  • Review of first, second, third, and fourth-generation ACI techniques.
  • Analysis of arthroscopic implantation possibilities.
  • Examination of clinical outcomes and patient benefits.

Main Results:

  • Third-generation ACI facilitates arthroscopic implantation, reducing morbidity and accelerating rehabilitation.
  • Fourth-generation ACI represents a recent advancement as a one-stage procedure.
  • The review synthesizes current knowledge on ACI indications and clinical findings.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced ACI generations offer less invasive and more effective cartilage repair options.
  • Arthroscopic ACI improves patient recovery and outcomes.
  • Further investigation into fourth-generation ACI is warranted.