title: All-arthroscopic AMIC procedure for repair of cartilage defects of the knee.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were introduced into clinical practice due to their ability to differentiate into many types of cells. Autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) combines the microfracture method with matrix-based techniques that utilizes a collagen membrane to serve as a scaffold for new bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, allowing effective reconstruction of even large fragments of a damaged cartilage surface.
  
  
  METHODS
  All-arthroscopic technique to repair knee cartilage defects using the AMIC technique, which includes the use of a collagen matrix (porcine collagen type I and III) and fibrin glue-technique presentation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This technical note introduces an all-arthroscopic AMIC technique to reconstruct extensive cartilage defects (without bone defects). The technique may be used for treatment of all location of knee cartilage lesions.
  
  
  METHODS
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authors: Rehasport Clinic, ul. Górecka 30, 60-201, Poznan, Poland.
authors: Tomasz
authors: T
authors: Piontek
authors: Kinga
authors: K
authors: Ciemniewska-Gorzela
authors: Andrzej
authors: A
authors: Szulc
authors: Jakub
authors: J
authors: Naczk
authors: Michał
authors: M
authors: Słomczykowski
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002356:Cartilage / Q000187:drug effects / Q000637:transplantation*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D020219:Chondrogenesis / Q000187:drug effects*; D003094:Collagen; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D003094:Collagen