Arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte transplantation: technical note

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2002 May;10(3):154-9. doi: 10.1007/s00167-001-0275-6. Epub 2002 Jan 31.

Abstract

We describe an arthroscopic surgical technique for tissue engineered cartilage grafting. A three-dimensional hyaluronic acid support is used for autologous chondrocyte culturing. The technique reduces morbidity of classic autologous implant and avoids open surgery and the use of a periosteal flap. The procedure includes the advantages of arthroscopic osteochondral grafting without donor site morbidity. With this technique is possible to reduce the patient morbidity, time and cost of surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use
  • Cartilage, Articular / cytology
  • Cartilage, Articular / surgery*
  • Cells, Cultured / transplantation
  • Chondrocytes / transplantation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Knee Injuries / surgery*
  • Male
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Transplants

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Hyaluronic Acid