
Sports Medicine
Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation: accelerated vs traditional rehab
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Am J Sports Med. 2012 Jul;40(7):1527-37. doi: 10.1177/0363546512445167. Epub 2012 Apr 26
70 patients were randomized to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of an accelerated weight bearing rehabilitation program to a traditional rehabilitation program in patients who underwent matrix-induced autologous chrondrocyte implantation (MACI). Over a 5-year follow-up period there were no significant differences were seen between the two groups in clinical or radiographic outcomes.
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