Allograft or Autograft for Large Knee Cartilage DefectsDefect size is the primary determinant inkneecartilage repair: below 4 cm², autograft transfer from low-load zones is standard; above that threshold, cadaveric allograft removes the biological supply ceiling.Defect size is the primary determinant in knee cartilage repair: below 4 cm², autograft transfer from low-load zones is standard; above that threshold, cadaveric allograft removes the biological supply ceiling.
MACI vs Microfracture for Knee Cartilage RepairFor focalkneecartilage defects above 3For focal knee cartilage defects above 3
Cartilage repair or knee replacementbetween cartilage repair andkneereplacement hinges on whetherbetween cartilage repair and knee replacement hinges on whether
STACi vs MACI for knee cartilage repairSTACi performskneecartilage repair in oneSTACi performs knee cartilage repair in one
ACI vs MACI for knee cartilage repairACI and MACI forkneecartilage repair follow aACI and MACI for knee cartilage repair follow a
When Knee Alignment Must Come Before Cartilage Repairfails in a varuskneebecause the weight-bearing linefails in a varus knee because the weight-bearing line
Distal femoral osteotomy for lateral knee cartilage damageload through the outerkneecompartment, accelerating cartilage wearload through the outer knee compartment, accelerating cartilage wear
Autograft or allograft for large knee cartilage defectsKneecartilage defects smaller thanKnee cartilage defects smaller than
Allograft vs autograft for large knee cartilage defectsAutograft forkneecartilage defects larger thanAutograft for knee cartilage defects larger than
Injectable scaffold vs surgical knee cartilage repairFor focalkneecartilage defects, injectable collagenFor focal knee cartilage defects, injectable collagen
OATS for focal knee cartilage repair in active patientsfrom the patient's ownkneeachieves 8.4-year mean functionalfrom the patient's own knee achieves 8.4-year mean functional
Do you need a knee or ankle cartilage specialistPersistentkneeor ankle pain, swellingPersistent knee or ankle pain, swelling