Mosaicplasty osteochondral grafting to repair cartilaginous defects under arthroscopy.
- Author:
Huayang HUANG
1
;
Qingshui YIN
;
Ying ZHANG
;
Yu ZHANG
;
Zhenglin CAO
;
Jugen LI
;
Jingfa LIU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Arthroscopy; Bone Transplantation; methods; Cartilage, Articular; injuries; transplantation; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2002;40(9):662-664
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study mosaicplasty a as method of autogenous osteochondral transplantation in the treatment of cartilaginous defects.
METHODSThe technique involves obtaining small cylindrical grafts from the non-weight bearing periphery of the femur at the patellar femoral joint, and transporting them to the prepared recipient site by arthroscopy.
RESULTSFifteen patients with defects cartilaginous received mosaicptasty osteochondral grafting. Follow up for 12 to 21 months (mean 15 months) showed good results.
CONCLUSIONThe treatment is indicated for patients with focal cartilaginous defects under the age of 45.
