J Knee Surg 2020; 33(12): 1180-1186
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716359
Special Focus Section

Small Cartilage Defect Management

Authors

  • Brittney A. Hacken

    1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Matthew D. LaPrade

    1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Michael J. Stuart

    1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Daniel B. F. Saris

    1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Christopher L. Camp

    1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Aaron J. Krych

    1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Funding This study was partially funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for the Musculoskeletal Research Training Program (T32AR56950). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH.
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Abstract

Cartilage defects in the knee are common resulting in significant pain and morbidity over time. These defects can arise in isolation or concurrently with other associated injuries to the knee. The treatment of small (< 2–3 cm2) cartilage deficiencies has changed as our basic science knowledge of tissue healing has improved. Advancements have led to the development of new and more effective treatment modalities. It is important to address any associated knee injuries and limb malalignment. Surgical options are considered when nonoperative treatment fails. The specific procedure depends on individual patient characteristics, lesion size, and location. Debridement/chondroplasty, microfracture, marrow stimulation plus techniques, fixation of unstable osteochondral fragments, osteochondral autograft transfer, and osteochondral allograft transplantation, all have roles in the treatment of small cartilage defects.



Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 30. März 2020

Angenommen: 21. Juli 2020

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
08. September 2020

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