ArticleCartilage2021
Microfracture for the Treatment of Symptomatic Cartilage Lesions of the Knee: A Survey of International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society.
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- Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma plus microfracture compared with microfracture alone in the treatment of knee cartilage lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Article
- Regenerative Variability of Human Juvenile Chondrocyte Sheets From Different Cell Donors in an Athymic Rat Knee Chondral Defect Model.Cartilage · 2024Article
- High efficiency protocol for platelet derived fibrin gel loaded with mesenchymal stromal cells extracellular vesicles.Regenerative therapy · 2024Article
- Treatment effects of platelet-rich plasma combined with arthroscopic microfracture for knee cartilage injury.American journal of translational research · 2024Article
- Marrow stimulation procedures for high-grade cartilage lesions during surgical repair of medial meniscus root tear yielded suboptimal outcomes, whilst small lesions showed surgical eligibility.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Article
- Rehabilitation of Soccer Players' Knee Injuries: Cartilage Reconstruction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery, and Intensive Recovery-A Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Platelet rich plasma combined with arthroscopic microfracture versus arthroscopic microfracture alone for the treatment of knee cartilage injury.American journal of translational research · 2023Article
- Biomechanical Aspects of Osteochondral Regeneration: Implications and Strategies for Three-Dimensional Bioprinting.Tissue engineering. Part B, Reviews · 2022Review
- Acute Cartilage Injury Induced by Trans-Articular Sutures.Cartilage · 2021Article
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6 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to describe the current practice trends for managing symptomatic cartilage lesions of the knee with microfracture among ICRS (International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Repair Society) members.
designA 42-item electronic questionnaire was sent to all ICRS members, which explored indications, surgical technique, postoperative management, and outcomes of the microfracture procedure for the treatment of symptomatic, full thickness chondral and osteochondral defects of the knee. Responses were compared between surgeons from different regions and years of practice.
resultsA total of 385 surgeons answered the questionnaire. There was a significant difference noted in the use of microfracture among surgeons by region (
conclusionsIndications, operative technique, and rehabilitation protocols utilized for patients undergoing microfracture procedures vary widely among ICRS members. Regional differences and resources likely contribute to these practice pattern variations.
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