Single-Stage Arthroscopically Assisted "Sandwich" Cancellous Bone and Minced Cartilage Implantation for Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions at the Knee Joint.

ABSTRACT: Several cartilage repair techniques are available for the surgical treatment of osteochondral lesions across the knee. To repair an osseous deficiency, procedures typically utilize an open approach and may be staged or require allogeneic bone supplements. Once the bone pathology is addressed, the challenge becomes successfully combining the appropriate cartilage repair technique with cancellous bone replacement. Minced cartilage implantation offers an elegant surgical approach for creating high-quality repair tissue (chondrocytes) that can be combined with an underlying bone substitute. This technique can be performed in a single-stage setting using autologous tissue. Furthermore, the bone graft and the cartilage chips are mixed with platelet-rich plasma to enhance the healing capacity, co

SUBMITTER: Muller K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12712516 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature