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Title:

Clinical efficacy of the microfracture technique for articular cartilage repair in the knee: an evidence-based systematic analysis.

Document type:
Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Mithoefer, K; McAdams, T; Williams, RJ; Kreuz, PC; Mandelbaum, BR
Abstract:
Despite the popularity of microfracture as a first-line treatment for articular cartilage defects in the knee, systematic information on its clinical efficacy for articular cartilage repair and long-term improvement of knee function is not available.Systematic analysis of the existing clinical literature of microfracture in the knee can improve the understanding of the advantages and limitations of this cartilage repair technique and can help to optimize its indications and clinical outcomes.Sys...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Am J Sports Med
Year:
2009
Journal volume:
37
Journal issue:
10
Pages contribution:
2053-63
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1177/0363546508328414
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19251676
Print-ISSN:
0363-5465
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie
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