Cartilage Conundrum: Investigating Outcomes in Knee Cartilage Restoration Techniques
This study highlights the increased risk of revision for patients who underwent autologous cell-based cartilage treatment compared with those who underwent osteochondral autograft treatment. However, no significant difference was identified in progression to osteoarthritis or subsequent knee arthroplasty within 2 years after the initial procedure. Further studies that evaluate long-term outcomes and the progression of symptoms are needed.
Authors
- Wendell Heard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4388-7388)
- Nolan M Reinhart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8153-8652)
- Onyebuchi Imonugo
- William F. Sherman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4097-5668)
- Jackson P Tate (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5194-1095)
Institutions
- Tulane University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251355162
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.34