Evaluation of matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation in combination with high tibial osteotomy: A prospective study

• Published in: Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine Vol. 7; no. 5_suppl3
• Main Authors: Parker, David A, Giuffre, Bruno, Macpherson, Gavin, Coolican, Myles RJ, Neri, Thomas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.05.2019; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Cartilage; Knee; Magnetic resonance imaging; Orthopedics; Sports medicine; knee; HTO; dGEMRIC: Delayed Gadolinium Enhanced MRI of cartilage; MRI; Matrix-induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI)

Objectives: Matrix Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) has been reported to be an effective treatment for symptomatic cartilage defects with many studies finding improvements in pain and function. MACI in combination with HTO in the surgical management of varus malalignment with knee...