title: [Articular cartilage reconstruction with autologous chondrocyte transplantation].
abstract: In our cases, autologous chondrocyte transplantation was able to promote cartilage repair in vivo. Theoretically, after harvesting undifferentiated mesenchymal cells from the host, with chondrocytes - grown in tissue culture for approximately 14 to 21 days - and then re-implanted in defects in the articular surface. Widespread application of this technique for osteoarthritis should be encouraged after trials are complete.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chiba University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Yuichi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wada