Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation for Treating Cartilage Defects of the Talus

2006149 citationsJournal Article

Authors

M. H. Baums · University of Göttingen

Gabert Heidrich · University of Göttingen

W. Schultz · University of Göttingen

Hanno Steckel · University of Göttingen

E. Kahl · University of Göttingen

Hans-Michael Klinger · University of Göttingen

Abstract

The promising clinical results of this study suggest that autologous chondrocyte transplantation is an effective and safe way to treat symptomatic osteochondral defects of the talus in appropriately selected patients.

Topics & Keywords

Foot and Ankle Surgery Tendon Structure and Treatment Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Volume 88, Issue 2, pp. 303-308

DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.e.00033

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