Established cartilage repair using autologous chondrocytes shows 10–17 year durability for focalkneedefects; mesenchymal stem cell therapies have not been tested in large-scale trials against them.Established cartilage repair using autologous chondrocytes shows 10–17 year durability for focal knee defects; mesenchymal stem cell therapies have not been tested in large-scale trials against them.
ChondroFiller, a gelling collagen scaffold that recruits the patient's own cells to repair cartilage, suits isolated focal defects;kneereplacement addresses widespread multi-compartment osteoarthritis.ChondroFiller, a gelling collagen scaffold that recruits the patient's own cells to repair cartilage, suits isolated focal defects; knee replacement addresses widespread multi-compartment osteoarthritis.
Hip pain afterkneereplacement is common, stemming from compensation patterns; hip abductor strengthening during rehabilitation significantly improves recovery.Hip pain after knee replacement is common, stemming from compensation patterns; hip abductor strengthening during rehabilitation significantly improves recovery.