Combination of autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) and osteochondral autograft transfer system (OATS) for surgical repair of larger cartilage defects of the knee joint. A review illustrated by a case report.
Technol Health Care
; 23(5): 531-7, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Modern orthopaedic surgery provides a variety of techniques for cartilage repair. Despite comprehensive scientific data about the single procedures, there is little experience with the combination of these methods. Inspired by a case from our clinic, we performed a PubMed based literature search about the combination of cartilage restoration principles. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
The literature search was performed using the terms ``mosaicplasty'' OR ``osteochondral transplantation'' OR ``OATS'' AND ``autologous chondrocyte implantation'' OR ``autologous chondrocyte transplantation'' OR ``ACI'' OR ``matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation'' OR ``MACI'' AND ``combination''. Abstracts were revised for relevance to our case. Additionally, we present a case report of the combinatory use of three established techniques.RESULTS:
Two relevant publications, both reporting satisfying results concerning postoperative functional outcome, were found. Our results confirm this first encouraging assessment, although statistically valid data and prospective studies are still missing.CONCLUSIONS:
The simultaneous use of different techniques for cartilage repair may provide alternative operative solutions for single complex cases, although further studies are required for a general recommendation.Palabras clave
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Trasplante Autólogo
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Cartílago Articular
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Condrocitos
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Procedimientos Ortopédicos
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Articulación de la Rodilla
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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2015
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