title: Autologous chondrocyte implantation.
abstract: Injuries to joint surfaces can result from acute high-impact or repetitive shear and torsional loads to the superficial zone of the articular cartilage architecture. The use of autologous chondrocyte implantation is promising and is associated with several potential long-term benefits. Proper patient selection and education are important factors for success.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: Deryk G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Peterson
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D019902:Chondrocytes / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome