Comparison of the regeneration of cartilage and the clinical outcomes after the open wedge high tibial osteotomy with or without microfracture: a retrospective case control study

Abstract Background It is unclear whether postoperative outcomes are associated with the cartilage regeneration after open wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) combined with microfracture. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the regeneration of the articular cartilage, radiologic, and clinical...

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Main Authors: O-Sung Lee, Seung Hoon Lee, Su Jung Mok, Yong Seuk Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2607-z