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Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation

The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2010 · Vol. 38(6) · pp. 1117–1124

Lars Peterson(University of Gothenburg)Haris S. Vasiliadis✉(University of Gothenburg)Mats Brittberg(University of Gothenburg)Anders Lindahl(University of Gothenburg)

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Abstract

Autologous chondrocyte implantation has emerged as an effective and durable solution for the treatment of large full-thickness cartilage and osteochondral lesions of the knee joint. Our study suggests that the clinical and functional outcomes remain high even 10 to 20 years after the implantation.

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Total Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesMedicineAutologous chondrocyte implantationSurgeryCartilageOsteoarthritisKnee cartilageArticular cartilageMedium termPathologyAnatomy

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AdultCartilage, ArticularFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsTransplantation, AutologousOutcome Assessment, Health CareOrthopedic ProceduresChondrocytesOsteoarthritis, Knee

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