Cryopreservation of intact human articular cartilage

• Published in: Journal of orthopaedic research Vol. 20; no. 6; pp. 1253 - 1255
• Main Authors: Jomha, N.M, Lavoie, G, Muldrew, K, Schachar, N.S, McGann, L.E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2002; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company; Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Articular cartilage; Cartilage, Articular - cytology; Cell Membrane; Chondrocytes; Cryopreservation; Cryopreservation - methods; Human; Humans; Middle Aged; Human; Articular cartilage; Cryopreservation

Damaged articular cartilage (AC) impairs joint function and many treatment techniques are being investigated to determine their long term results. Successful cryopreservation of AC can provide a reliable source of intact matrix with viable chondrocytes to maintain the cartilage over long periods of...