Effectiveness and Safety of Matrix-Associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects: A Real-World Data Analysis in Japan
Treatment of large cartilage defects (≥4 cm<sup>2</sup>) with pMACI resulted in improved outcome scores in approximately 75% of patients. However, complications occurred in one-third of patients, and 4.7% required reoperation.
Authors
- Yasuo Niki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0197-5171)
- Yuji Uchio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5858-9861)
- Ryosuke Kuroda
- Yasuyuki Ishibashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2180-7922)
- Katsura Sugawara
Institutions
- Hirosaki University (JP)
- Shimane University (JP)
- Kobe University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The American Journal of Sports Medicine
- Published
- 2024-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465241282671
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82