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Which knee cartilage repair fits your situationThe article explains how knee cartilage repair options are chosen by defect size, bone involvement and whether treatment is single-stage or staged. It compares OATS, OCA, AMIC and MACI, outlines who is a good candidate, and shows why MRI and specialist assessment matter before deciding on surgery.The article explains how knee cartilage repair options are chosen by defect size, bone involvement and whether treatment is single-stage or staged. It compares OATS, OCA, AMIC and MACI, outlines who is a good candidate, and shows why MRI and specialist assessment matter before deciding on surgery.
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Cartilage repair or knee replacementThe article explains how doctors decide between cartilage repair and knee replacement, based on whether damage is localised or the whole knee is worn out. It covers how defect size, alignment and bone involvement shape treatment choices such as microfracture, MACI, osteochondral allograft, osteotomy and replacement.The article explains how doctors decide between cartilage repair and knee replacement, based on whether damage is localised or the whole knee is worn out. It covers how defect size, alignment and bone involvement shape treatment choices such as microfracture, MACI, osteochondral allograft, osteotomy and replacement.
