Current advances in the treatment of cartilage defects
- VernacularTitle:关节软骨缺损的治疗进展
- Author:
Ting GUO
;
Jianning ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Articular cartilage;
Defects;
Tissue engineering;
Growth factors
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Cartilage lesions resulting from acute or chronic injury are one of the major factors leading to joint disease and disability ,and eventually osteoarthritis. It is well known that articular cartilage in adults has a limited ability for self-repair,and represent a clinical management challenge. Numerous methods have been devised to augment its natural healing response. The most appropriate treatment option for an individual patient should be based on the pathologic characteristics of the lesion and the patient's symptoms, age and expectations. This review presents the current articular cartilage management and the direction in future therapeutic regimens.
