Patient-specific metal implants for focal chondral and osteochondral lesions in the knee; excellent clinical results at 2  years

ConclusionThe study suggests that at 2  years, Episealer® implants are safe with a low failure rate of 2.5% and result in clinically significant improvement. Individualised mini-metal implants with appropriate accurate guides for implantation appear to have a place in the management of focal femoral chondral and osteochondral defects i n the knee.Level of evidenceIV.

Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - October 5, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research