A novel autologous-made matrix using hyaline cartilage chips and platelet-rich growth factors for the treatment of full-thickness cartilage or osteochondral defects: Preliminary results.
CONCLUSIONS: The use of this novel cartilage restoration surgical technique provides excellent clinical, functional, and MRI-based outcomes in young, active individuals with full-thickness cartilage or osteochondral defects.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV-Therapeutic case series.
PMID: 31835970 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cugat R, Alentorn-Geli E, Navarro J, Cuscó X, Steinbacher G, Seijas R, Álvarez-Díaz P, Barastegui D, Laiz P, Samitier G, García-Balletbó M Tags: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) Source Type: research
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