Costal chondrocyte-derived pellet-type scaffold-free autologous chondrocyte implantation provided acceptable mid-term outcomes in osteochondral defects with up to 10-mm depth

ConclusionCCP-ACI provided acceptable mid-term outcomes in ODs up to 10-mm in depth without bone grafting despite of no scaffold. The procedure can be one of minimally invasive treatment options for ODs without scaffold-related problems.Level of evidenceIV.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research