Autologous chondrocyte transplantation of the ankle.
Autologous chondrocyte transplantation has been used in the treatment of chondral and osteochondral lesions in a limited number of patients. The results are promising over a medium-length follow-up (2-6 years). Deeper involvement of the subchondral bone may need autologous bone grafting along with ACT. Future long-term, comparative studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the treatment.
Petersen
Lars
L
Department of Orthopaedics, Gothenburg Medical Center, University of Gothenburg, Gruvgatan 6, Västra Frölunda S-421 30, Sweden. gmc@swipnet.se
Brittberg
Mats
M
Lindahl
Anders
A
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D019902:Chondrocytes / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome