A Novel Technique for Treating Cartilage Defects in the Hip: A Fully Arthroscopic Approach to Using Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis

Microfracture is the standard of care for the treatment of small cartilage defects in the hip. Autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) is a novel, 1-step approach that combines microfracture with a type I/III collagen matrix (Chondro-Gide; Geistlich Pharma AG, Wolhusen, Switzerland) to cover...

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Main Author: Andrea Fontana, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-09-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221262871200014X