Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: systematic review and economic evaluation
Background: The surfaces of the bones in the knee are covered with articular cartilage, a rubber-like substance that is very smooth, allowing frictionless movement in the joint and acting as a shock absorber. The cells that form the cartilage are called chondrocytes. Natural cartilage is called hyal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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NIHR Journals Library
2017-02-01
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| Series: | Health Technology Assessment |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3310/hta21060 |