Objective: To study mosaicplasty a as method of autogenous osteochondral transplantation in the treatment of cartilaginous defects.
Methods: The technique involves obtaining small cylindrical grafts from the non-weight bearing periphery of the femur at the patellar femoral joint, and transporting them to the prepared recipient site by arthroscopy.
Results: Fifteen patients with defects cartilaginous received mosaicptasty osteochondral grafting. Follow up for 12 to 21 months (mean 15 months) showed good results.
Conclusion: The treatment is indicated for patients with focal cartilaginous defects under the age of 45.