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How ACI and MACI differ for cartilage repairMACI pre-seeds cultured chondrocytes onto a collagen membrane fixed with fibrin glue, eliminating the sutures required in earlier ACI variants. The technique enables arthroscopic implantation and supports faster recovery than open surgical approaches.MACI pre-seeds cultured chondrocytes onto a collagen membrane fixed with fibrin glue, eliminating the sutures required in earlier ACI variants. The technique enables arthroscopic implantation and supports faster recovery than open surgical approaches.
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Chondroplasty for knee cartilage damageChondroplasty removes loose cartilage fragments that cause catching and grinding, relieving mechanical symptoms, but does not rebuild the cartilage itself; it is palliative, not restorative.Chondroplasty removes loose cartilage fragments that cause catching and grinding, relieving mechanical symptoms, but does not rebuild the cartilage itself; it is palliative, not restorative.
