Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Using the Original Periosteum-Cover Technique versus Matrix-Associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation

Zeifang, Felix; Oberle, Doris; Nierhoff, Corinna; Richter, Wiltrud; Moradi, Babak; Schmitt, H.

doi:10.1177/0363546509351499

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Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Using the Original Periosteum-Cover Technique versus Matrix-Associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation

Published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine • Dec 4, 2009

Authors:

Felix Zeifang

Doris Oberle

Corinna Nierhoff

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is frequently used to treat symptomatic defects of the articular cartilage. PURPOSE: To test whether matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation or the original periosteal flap technique provides superior outcomes in terms of clinical e...

Subject

Medicine

Autologous chondrocyte implantation

Cartilage

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