Third-Generation Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (Cells Cultured Within Collagen Membrane) Is Superior to Microfracture for Focal Chondral Defects of the Knee Joint: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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To systematically review randomized controlled trials to compare clinical outcomes of microfracture (MFx) versus third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for the treatment of focal chondral defects (FCDs) of the knee joint.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Arthroscopy

Title: Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association

Publisher: Elsevier BV

ISSN (Electronic): 1526-3231

ISSN (Print): 0749-8063

Publication date (Electronic): Aug 2022

Volume: 38

Issue: 8

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[1 ] College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rocky Vista University, Parker, Colorado.

[2 ] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey.

[3 ] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey. Electronic address: matthewkraeutlermd@gmail.com.

[4 ] University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado.

[5 ] Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.

[6 ] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey; Academy Orthopaedics, Wayne, New Jersey, U.S.A.

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Publisher Item ID: S0749-8063(22)00097-4

DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.02.011

PubMed ID: 35283221

SO-VID: e5f7a624-9150-4c66-808f-0decd7337a1f

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