ArticleIndian journal of orthopaedics2023
Arthroscopic Treatment of Femoral Condyle Chondral Lesions: Microfracture Versus Liquid Bioscaffold.
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Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to compare the microfracture (MF) technique with the bioscaffold solution application (BST-CarGel) in treating femoral chondral lesions. Methods: Thirty-eight patients ages 18-45 with isolated single femoral condyle full-thickness (ICRS grade 3-4) chondral lesions were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups as MF applied (Group I = 21) and bioscaffold combined with MF (Group II = 17). The visual analog scale (VAS), Western-Ontario, and McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) were used in clinical evaluation. The location, size, and depth of lesions were evaluated with preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART) score was used for postoperative evaluation. Results: The mean age was 32.5 (range 19-44) years. Mean follow-up was 14.9 months (range 12-24). Lesion size was 3 cm Conclusion: No difference was found, clinical and radiological, in terms of short-term outcomes. MF is a method to be applied as a primary treatment with its cost-effective, simple and short surgery technique, and effective clinical results up to 4 cm Level of Evidence: Level III: retrospective comparative study.
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