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Is Microfracture of Chondral Defects in the Knee Associated With Different Results in Patients Aged 40 Years or Younger?

Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery · 2006 · Vol. 22(11) · pp. 1180–1186

Peter Kreuz✉(University of Freiburg)Christoph Erggelet(University of Freiburg)Matthias Steinwachs(University of Freiburg)Stefanie Krause(University of Freiburg)A. Lahm(Universitätsmedizin Greifswald)Philipp Niemeyer(University of Freiburg)Nadir Ghanem(University of Freiburg)Markus Uhl(University of Freiburg)Norbert P. Südkamp(University of Freiburg)

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Abstract

Level IV, prognostic case series.

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Lower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesMedicineMagnetic resonance imagingCartilageSurgeryTibiaKnee JointOsteoarthritisFEMORAL CONDYLEKnee cartilageProspective cohort study

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AdultAge FactorsArthroscopyBone MarrowCartilage, ArticularFemaleHumansJoint DiseasesKnee JointMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedPhysical StimulationProspective StudiesTime Factors

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