Clinical rehabilitation guidelines for matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation on the tibiofemoral joint.

摘要: Synopsis Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has become an established technique for the repair of full-thickness chondral defects in knee. Matrix-induced ACI (MACI) is third and current generation this surgical technique, and, while postoperative rehabilitation following MACI aims to restore normal function each patient as quickly possible by facilitating a healing response without overloading site, published guidelines appear conservative, varied, potentially outdated, often based on earlier techniques. This article reviews existing evidence-based literature pertaining cell loading generations ACI. Based information, combination with technical benefits provided third-generation comparison its predecessors, we present protocol patients undergoing tibiofemoral joint that now been implemented several years our insti...