Chondrocyte Damage following Osteochondral Grafting Using Metal and Plastic Punches: Comparative Study in an Animal Model
Purpose. Osteochondral impaction grafting to manage isolated chondral defects in femoral condyles usually uses a metal punch to impact the grafts into predrilled cavities. Damage to the chondrocytes during impaction is a concern, however, and new methods are being sought to minimise the damage. We s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2002-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900201000211 |