Autologous Bone Plug Supplemented With Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in Osteochondral Defects of the Knee

Conclusion:
The OsPlug technique shows significant improvement of functional outcome for up to 5 years in patients with high-grade osteochondritis dissecans or osteochondral defect. This is the first report describing association of bone graft integration with functional outcome after such a procedure. It also demonstrates histologic evidence of integration of the repair cartilage with the underlying bone graft.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 1, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Bhattacharjee, A., McCarthy, H. S., Tins, B., Roberts, S., Kuiper, J. H., Harrison, P. E., Richardson, J. B. Tags: Knee, articular cartilage, Knee, osteochondritis dissecans Source Type: research