| Literature DB >> 12012033 |
M Marcacci1, S Zaffagnini, E Kon, A Visani, F Iacono, I Loreti.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12012033 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-001-0275-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc ISSN: 0942-2056 Impact factor: 4.342