Importance of Sports in Cartilage Regeneration after Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation

2007113 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Peter Kreuz · University Medical Center Freiburg

Matthias Steinwachs · University Medical Center Freiburg

Christoph Erggelet · University Medical Center Freiburg

A. Lahm · University Medical Center Freiburg

Stefanie Krause · University Medical Center Freiburg

Christian Ossendorf · University Medical Center Freiburg

Dirk Meier

Abstract

Physical training improves long-term results after autologous chondrocyte implantation of the knee and should be carried out for at least 2 years after surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 35, Issue 8, pp. 1261-1268

DOI: 10.1177/0363546507300693

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