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Kaibara T, Kondo E, Matsuoka M, Iwasaki K, Onodera T, Sakamoto K, Oda Y, Tanei ZI, Momma D, Tanaka S, Iwasaki N. Atelocollagen-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation for the repair of large cartilage defects of the knee: Results at three to seven years. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:207-216. [PMID: 36628847 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2022.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently, various types of engineered autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) have been developed. Atelocollagen-associated ACI (A-ACI) is the only ACI procedure covered by Japanese Health Insurance since 2013. The indications of the A-ACI are traumatic cartilage defects and osteochondral dissecans (OCD) for knee joints. PURPOSE To evaluate midterm clinical results after A-ACI for the treatment for full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee. METHODS Thirteen consecutive patients who underwent A-ACI between 2014 and 2018 had been prospectively enrolled in this study. There were 11 men and 2 women with a mean age of 34 years at the time of surgery. The causes of the cartilage defect were trauma in 10 knees and OCD in 3 knees. The total number of lesions was 15, which were comprised of the medial femoral condyle in 5 knees, the lateral femoral condyle in 5 knees, and the femoral trochlea in 5 knees. The mean size of the lesion was 5.3 cm2. Each knee was clinically and radiologically evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS The mean Lysholm score improved significantly from 74.0 points to 94.0 points (p = 0.008) and each subscale in Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score improved significantly (p < 0.001) at the mean final follow-up period of 51 months (range, 36-84 months). The magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue 2.0 score at the mean follow-up of 38 months was significantly higher than that at 2 months postoperatively (p = 0.014). According to the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) grading scale, 3 knees were graded as normal, 3 knees as nearly normal, and 1 knee as severely abnormal in second-look arthroscopic evaluation at a mean of 22 months (range, 8-41 months) after A-ACI. CONCLUSION The present study showed a significant subjective and objective clinical improvement in the A-ACI for large cartilage defects of the knee at a mean follow-up of 51 months (range, 36-84 months).
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- Takuma Kaibara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Centre for Sports Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-14, Nishi-5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Functional Reconstruction for the Knee Joint, Hokkaido University, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hokkaido Univeresity Hospital, Kita-14, Nish-5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8648, Japan.
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- Department of Cancer Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan.
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- Department of Cancer Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan.
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- Centre for Sports Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-14, Nishi-5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan.
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- Department of Cancer Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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Bumberger A, Rupp MC, Lattermann C, Kleiner A, Niemeyer P. Increased risk of reoperation and failure to attain clinically relevant improvement following autologous chondrocyte implantation of the knee in female patients and individuals with previous surgeries: a time-to-event analysis based on the German cartilage registry (KnorpelRegister DGOU). Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:5837-5847. [PMID: 37950850 PMCID: PMC10719132 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07615-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/13/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to analyze the risk of reoperation following autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) of the knee utilizing third-generation ACI products in a time-to-event analysis and report on the associated patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) in case of reoperation. METHODS Patients undergoing ACI were included from a longitudinal database. Patient age, sex, body mass index (BMI), number of previous surgeries, lesion localization, lesion size, symptom duration, as well as time and type of reoperation was extracted. A cox proportional-hazards model was applied to investigate the influence of baseline variables on risk of reoperation. Reoperation was defined as any type of subsequent ipsilateral knee surgery, excluding hardware removal. The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) was utilized to compare PROM between patients with and without reoperation. RESULTS A total of 2039 patients were included with 1359 (66.7%) having a minimum follow-up of 24 months. There were overall 243 reoperations (prevalence 17.9%). Minor arthroscopic procedures (n = 96, 39.5%) and revision cartilage repair procedures (n = 78, 32.1%) were the most common reoperations. Nineteen patients (0.9%) reported conversion arthroplasty at 17.7 (10.4) months after ACI. Female sex (HR 1.5, 95% CI [1.2, 2.0], p = 0.002) and the presence of 1-2 previous surgeries (HR 1.5, 95% CI [1.1, 2.0], p = 0.010), or more than 2 previous surgeries (HR 1.9, 95% CI [1.2, 2.9], p = 0.004) were significantly associated with increased risk of reoperation following ACI. Significantly less patients surpassed the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in the reoperation group at 24 months regarding the KOOS subscores pain (OR 1.6, 95% CI [1.1, 2.2]), quality of life (OR 2.2, 95% CI [1.6, 3.2]), symptoms (OR 2.0 [1.4, 2.9]), and sports (OR 2.0 [1.4, 2.8]). CONCLUSION Female patients and individuals with a history of previous surgeries face an elevated risk of requiring reoperation after undergoing ACI, which is associated with failure to attain clinically relevant improvements. A thorough evaluation of the indications for ACI is paramount, particularly when patients have a history of previous surgeries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Alexander Bumberger
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, AKH Wien, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
- OCM, Munich, Germany.
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- The Steadman Philippon Research Institute, 181 West Meadows Drive, Suite 400, Vail, CO, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Hospital Rechts Der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, AKH Wien, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- OCM, Munich, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Freiburg, Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Yoon KH, Song SJ, Hwang SH, Jang WJ, Park CH. Costal chondrocyte-derived pellet-type scaffold-free autologous chondrocyte implantation provided acceptable mid-term outcomes in osteochondral defects with up to 10-mm depth. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:5111-5117. [PMID: 37715051 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07566-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate clinical, radiographic, and magnetic resonance (MR) results of costal chondrocyte-derived pellet-type scaffold-free autologous chondrocyte implantation (CCP-ACI) in osteochondral defects (ODs) up to 10-mm depth during 5 years of follow-up. METHODS Ten patients with CCP-ACI performed in ODs with depth up to 10 mm were retrospectively analyzed. The minimum follow-up period was 5 years. The median age was 36.5 (range 20-55) years. The median size and the depth of the OD lesion were 4.25 cm2 (range 2-6) and 7.0 mm (6-9), respectively. Clinically, the International Knee Documentation Committee, Lysholm, and visual analog scale pain scores were evaluated. Radiographically, the hip‒knee‒ankle (HKA) angle and the Kellgren‒Lawrence (K‒L) grade were assessed. On MR imaging, the magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART) 2.0 score and the defect depth were evaluated. RESULTS All average clinical scores improved significantly by 1, 2, and 5 years postoperatively. The average HKA angle and the proportion of K‒L grade did not change significantly within 5 years. The median total MOCART scores were 50 (range 45-65), 50 (35-90), 57.5 (40-90), and 65 (50-85) at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years postoperatively, respectively (p = 0.001), with significant improvement at 2 years compared to that at 6 months postoperatively. The signal intensity of the repair tissue and subchondral change significantly improved from 10 (range 10-10) to 12.5 (10-15) (p = 0.036), and from 10 (10-10) to 17.5 (0-20) (p = 0.017), respectively. Significant improvements were seen at 5 years postoperatively for the former and at 2 years postoperatively for the latter. The average depths on MR imaging were 6.7, 6.7, 6.8, 6.6, and 6.6 mm preoperatively and at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years postoperatively with no significant changes (n.s). CONCLUSION CCP-ACI provided acceptable mid-term outcomes in ODs up to 10-mm in depth without bone grafting despite of no scaffold. The procedure can be one of minimally invasive treatment options for ODs without scaffold-related problems. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Kyoung Ho Yoon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, 26 Kyunghee-Daero, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02447, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, 26 Kyunghee-Daero, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02447, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, 26 Kyunghee-Daero, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02447, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, 26 Kyunghee-Daero, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02447, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, 26 Kyunghee-Daero, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02447, Korea.
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Smith L, Jakubiec A, Biant L, Tawy G. The biomechanical and functional outcomes of autologous chondrocyte implantation for articular cartilage defects of the knee: A systematic review. Knee 2023; 44:31-42. [PMID: 37516029 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2023.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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PURPOSE Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is primarily performed in active, young patients to treat knee pain and functional limitations resulting from articular cartilage injury. Nevertheless, the functional outcomes of ACI remain poorly understood. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the biomechanical and functional outcomes of ACI. METHODS Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science were systematically searched using the terms 'Knee OR Knee joint AND Autologous chondrocyte implantation OR ACI'. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to screen publications by title, abstract, and full text. Study quality and bias were assessed by two reviewers. Means and standard deviations of all collected variables were calculated and presented in the review. PROSPERO ID CRD42021238768. RESULTS Nineteen articles including 20 ACI cohorts were included. In general, the average range of motion (ROM) improved with clinical (>5°) and statistical significance (p < 0.05) postoperatively: 130.5 ± 14.8° to 136.1 ± 10.2°. Knee strength significantly improved within the first two postoperative years but remained poorer than control groups at final follow-up. No statistical differences were found between ACI and control groups in their ability to perform functional activities like the 6-minute walk test. CONCLUSION Knee range of motion generally improved following ACI. Although, some studies reported that knee strengths remained significantly poorer than healthy controls, particularly >2-years postoperatively, implying that longer-term strength training may benefit patients.However, the volume of research and current level of evidence remain low, thus further research is required to better understand the impact of ACI on knee function and guide future rehabilitative protocols.
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- Lauren Smith
- Division of Medical Education, School of Medical Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK; Department of Orthopaedics, Trafford General Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Krueger DR, Baur ADJ, Perka C, Schroeder JH. Injectable autologous chondrocyte implantation in acetabular cartilage defects: 2-year minimum clinical and MRI results. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:739-747. [PMID: 34468836 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04141-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Early results using injectable autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for the treatment of full thickness acetabular cartilage defects have been promising. However, so far there is no information on radiological results after injectable ACI using spheroids. The purpose of this sturdy was to (1) investigate the quality of tissue repair on MRI and (2) investigate the correlation between the MRI results and clinical results at a minimum follow-up of 24 months after third generation ACI in full thickness acetabular cartilage defects. It was hypothesized that ACI shows good MRI results in patients with large full thickness acetabular cartilage defects 24 months after surgery. It was also hypothesized that there is a correlation between postoperative clinical and MRI morphological results at a minimum follow-up of 24 months. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with ACI for full thickness acetabular cartilage defects > 2 cm2 were evaluated by preoperative and postoperative clinical scoring tools including the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), the International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-33), and the Subjective Hip Value (SHV) as well as a high resolution indirect arthro-MRI 24 months after surgery utilizing an identical imaging protocol for all patients. The magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART) scoring system was used to classify the repair tissue on MRI. Demographic patient data was evaluated for influencing factors for pre- and postoperative clinical as well as radiological results. RESULTS Thirty six consecutive patients (5 women/31 men, average age 32.9 years) had undergone two stage ACI procedure. The average size of the cartilage defect was 5.0 (2-6) cm2. The average follow-up was 29.9 (24-42) months. Four patients were not available for the final follow-up (follow-up rate 89%). The postoperative average MOCART score was 82.2 (± 14.2). MOCART score showed medium correlation of the item defect fill and the postoperative mHHS (r = 0.384, p = 0.043). There was no correlation of the other items or the total score with postoperative results. The patients showed significant improvement in the outcome measurements between preoperative and postoperative in the mHHS, the iHOT-33, and the SHV. CONCLUSIONS Despite the large acetabular cartilage defects included in this study, ACI showed good MRI results with complete defect fill in 87.5% after a minimum 24-month follow-up. Statistically significant correlation of MRI and clinical results could only be seen with the item defect fill. Further research with longer follow-up is needed to evaluate the long-term results of ACI in acetabular cartilage defects.
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- David R Krueger
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Herzogin Elisabeth Hospital, Leipziger Str. 24, 38124, Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Departments of Radiology, Campus Virchow, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Vogelmann T, Roessler PP, Buhs M, Ostermeier S, Gille J, Hoburg A, Zöllner Y, Schwarz S, Schubert T, Grebe M, Zinser W. Long-term cost-effectiveness of matrix-associated chondrocyte implantation in the German health care system: a discrete event simulation. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:1417-1427. [PMID: 35064292 PMCID: PMC9957880 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04318-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cartilage defects in the knee can be caused by injury, various types of arthritis, or degeneration. As a long-term consequence of cartilage defects, osteoarthritis can develop over time, often leading to the need for a total knee replacement (TKR). The treatment alternatives of chondral defects include, among others, microfracture, and matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation (M-ACI). The purpose of this study was to determine cost-effectiveness of M-ACI in Germany with available mid- and long-term outcome data, with special focus on the avoidance of TKR. MATERIALS AND METHODS We developed a discrete-event simulation (DES) that follows up individuals with cartilage defects of the knee over their lifetimes. The DES was conducted with a status-quo scenario in which M-ACI is available and a comparison scenario with no M-ACI available. The model included 10,000 patients with articular cartilage defects. We assumed Weibull distributions for short- and long-term effects for implant failures. Model outcomes were costs, number of TKRs, and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). All analyses were performed from the perspective of the German statutory health insurance. RESULTS The majority of patients was under 45 years old, with defect sizes between 2 and 7 cm2 (mean: 4.5 cm2); average modeled lifetime was 48 years. In the scenario without M-ACI, 26.4% of patients required a TKR over their lifetime. In the M-ACI scenario, this was the case in only 5.5% of cases. Thus, in the modeled cohort of 10,000 patients, 2700 TKRs, including revisions, could be avoided. Patients treated with M-ACI experienced improved quality of life (22.53 vs. 21.21 QALYs) at higher treatment-related costs (18,589 vs. 14,134 € /patient) compared to those treated without M-ACI, yielding an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of 3376 € /QALY. CONCLUSION M-ACI is projected to be a highly cost-effective treatment for chondral defects of the knee in the German healthcare setting.
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- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
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- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany
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- LinkCare GmbH, Kyffhäuserstr. 64, 70469 Stuttgart, Germany
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- OrthoExpert Fohnsdorf, Austria and GFO-Kliniken Niederrhein, Dinslaken, Germany
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Migliorini F, Eschweiler J, Prinz J, Weber CD, Hofmann UK, Hildebrand F, Maffulli N. Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee is effective in skeletally immature patients: a systematic review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022. [PMID: 36329188 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07212-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE This systematic review evaluated the efficacy and safety of autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for chondral defects of the knee in skeletally immature patients. Current available data from patients reported outcome measures (PROMs) and complications were collected, analyzed, and discussed. METHODS This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. The following databases were accessed in May 2022: PubMed, Google scholar, Embase, and Scopus. All the clinical studies investigating the efficacy of ACI to manage chondral defects of the knee in skeletally immature patients were accessed. Articles treating patients with surgical procedures other than ACI were not eligible, nor were studies with a follow-up shorter than 12 months. RESULTS Data from 9 studies (251 procedures) were collected. 32% (80 of 251) of patients were females. The mean length of follow-up was 44.2 ± 29.4 (range, 12-115) months. The mean age of the patients was 16.4 ± 0.7 (range, 15-17) years. The Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and International Knee Document Committee (IKDC) increased of + 41.9/100 (P = 0.003) and + 33.2/100 (P = < 0.0001) points, respectively. The Lysholm Knee Score improved of + 20.6/100 (P = 0.02) points. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain reduced of - 3.6/10 (P = 0.004) points. The Tegner scale did not show any statistically significant improvement from baseline to follow-up (P = n.s.). The rate of graft hypertrophy was 12.5% (5 of 40 patients), and the rate of failure 5.6% (8 of 142 patients). CONCLUSION ACI for chondral defects of the knee is effective to improve PROMs in skeletally immature patients. The safety profile of ACI still remains controversial. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Hoburg A, Niemeyer P, Laute V, Zinser W, Becher C, Kolombe T, Fay J, Pietsch S, Kuźma T, Widuchowski W, Fickert S. Sustained superiority in KOOS subscores after matrix-associated chondrocyte implantation using spheroids compared to microfracture. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 31:2482-2493. [PMID: 36269383 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07194-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) using spheroids in comparison to arthroscopic microfracture for the treatment of symptomatic cartilage defects of the knee. METHODS In a prospective multicenter-controlled trial, patients aged between 18 and 50 years, with single symptomatic focal cartilage defects between 1 and 4 cm2 (mean 2.6 ± 0.8, median 2.75, range 1.44-5.00) in the knee were randomized to treatment with ACI with spheroids (n = 52) or microfracture (n = 50). Primary clinical outcome was assessed by the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Analyses were performed in a defined hierarchical manner where outcomes of ACI were first compared to baseline values followed by a comparison to the microfracture group with repeated-measures ANCOVA with a non-inferiority approach. Subgroup analyses were performed to investigate the influence of age and defect size on the overall KOOS. Secondary clinical outcomes were the magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART), modified Lysholm score and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) examination form. Safety data focused on adverse events. Here the 5 years results are presented at which there were 33 observed cases in the ACI group and 30 in the microfracture group. RESULTS The overall KOOS and its five subscores were significantly improved compared to baseline for both the ACI and microfracture group. Non-inferiority of ACI to microfracture was confirmed for the overall KOOS and the subscores, while for the subscores activities of daily living, quality of life and sports and recreation of the threshold for superiority was passed. In the ACI group, a notably more rapid initial improvement of the KOOS was found at three months for the older age group compared to the younger age group and the microfracture group. No other differences were found based on age or defect size. In addition, clinical improvement was found for the MOCART, modified Lysholm and IKDC examination form both the ACI and microfracture group. No safety concern related to either treatment was observed. CONCLUSION This study confirms the safety and efficacy of matrix-associated ACI with spheroids at a mid to long-term follow-up. Non-inferiority of ACI to microfracture was confirmed for the overall KOOS and all subscores, while superiority was reached for the subscores activities of daily living, quality of life and sports and recreation in the ACI group. This underlines the importance of ACI for the young and active patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I.
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- Arnd Hoburg
- Med Center 360 degree Berlin, Kieler Straße 1, 12163, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany.,OCM Clinic, Munich, Germany
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- Med Center 360 degree Berlin, Kieler Straße 1, 12163, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, St. Vinzenz-Hospital, Dinslaken, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical University Annastift, Hannover, Germany
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- Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, DRK Hospital, Luckenwalde, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology and Arthroscopic Surgery, Lubinus Clinicum, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Rudolf Elle Hospital, Eisenberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Center of Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Clinic, Warsaw, Poland
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- Sporthopaedicum Straubing, Straubing, Germany.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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Ehmann YJ, Esser T, Seyam A, Rupp MC, Mehl J, Siebenlist S, Imhoff AB, Minzlaff P. Low postoperative complication rate with high survival rate and good clinical outcome 9 years after autologous chondrocyte transplantation of the knee joint. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 143:2665-2674. [PMID: 36198844 PMCID: PMC10110693 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04611-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate postoperative complications and associated risk factors for failure following autologous chondrocyte transplantation ("ACT") as well as its long-term survival and clinical function. It was hypothesized that ACT is a safe technique for cartilage repair with a low incidence of postoperative complications and rare rates of revision surgery combined with a high long-term survival and good to excellent clinical outcome in long-term-follow-up. METHODS All patients undergoing ACT-Cs of the knee joint between 2006 and 2012 at the author's institution were included in this retrospective study. Concomitant procedures had been performed if necessary. Early postoperative complications, revision surgeries, failure and risk factors for those events were evaluated 6 months after the surgery. Long-term clinical outcome was assessed using the Lysholm Score, the Tegner Score, a 10-grade scale for satisfaction and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at a minimum follow-up of 9 years postoperatively. Long-term survival was calculated using revision surgeries, clinical failures and conversion procedures to create a Kaplan-Meier analysis. A subgroup analysis for different defect locations was performed. 139 patients were included in this study (27% female/ 73%male; age 26.7 [21.7; 35.2] years). The median defect size was 4.0 [3.0; 6.0] cm2 (40% medial femoral condyle (MFC), 17% lateral femoral condyle (LFC), 36% patella, 19% trochlea). 97 (70%) of the patients had undergone previous surgery and 84 (60%) underwent concomitant procedures. RESULTS Postoperatively, 8% of patients had complications (4% bleeding, 2% arthrofibrosis, 2% infection), 7% of patients needed revision surgery. 12% of patients had a prolonged deficit in ROM, that did not require revision surgery. No significant difference in terms of complications was found between the patellofemoral and femorotibial group. Patients demonstrated good patient reported long-term outcomes 9-15 years after the index surgery (Tegner: 4.7 ± 1.8; VAS: 2.4 ± 2.1; Lysholm: 80 ± 14; satisfaction with operation: 7.3 ± 1.9). Survival rates were 88% at 9 years, 85% at 11 years, and 85% at 13 years after the index procedure. Reasons for failure included debridement of ACT (n = 4; 5%), revision ACT (n = 3, 3%), conversion to total knee arthroplasty (n = 3, 3%) and conversion to High tibial osteotomy (HTO) (n = 1; 1%)). CONCLUSION The present study indicates ACT as an effective treatment option for femorotibial- as well as patellofemoral cartilage defects with a high long-term survival and low conversion rate as well as good long-term results regarding knee function and satisfaction. Postoperative complications needing revision surgery are rare. Prolongated deficits of range of motion appear frequently up to six months especially in patellofemoral defects, but can often be successfully addressed by intensified physiotherapy without requiring an arthrolysis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Yannick J Ehmann
- Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthoclinic Agatharied, Agatharied, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.,Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthoclinic Agatharied, Agatharied, Germany
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Colombini A, Libonati F, Lopa S, Peretti GM, Moretti M, de Girolamo L. Autologous chondrocyte implantation provides good long-term clinical results in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022. [PMID: 35716187 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07030-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the mid- and long-term efficacy of autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) and matrix-assisted chondrocyte implantation (MACI) to treat patients with knee cartilage defects in the presence of osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS PubMed and Cochrane databases were systematically searched for studies describing the treatment of knee OA with ACI or MACI (Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) ≥ 1, minimum follow-up 36 months). Results were reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines and included Lysholm, Western Ontario McMaster University and International Knee Documentation Committee scores. RESULTS Of the 127 full-text articles assessed for eligibility, only five studies were selected based on inclusion/exclusion criteria (2 on ACI and 3 on MACI). In both groups, the defects were mainly located at femoral level, size 2.2-15.1 cm2 in the ACI and 2.0-7.6 cm2 in the MACI group. ACI was mostly used for patients affected by KL I, whereas MACI for patients with KL II-IV. The data obtained from 235 patients (161 ACI, 74 MACI) showed that ACI and MACI sustained stable clinical improvements up to 11 and 15 years, respectively, with a failure rate of about 10% up to 11 years. Scarce biological details regarding chondrocyte implantation were reported. CONCLUSIONS ACI and MACI procedures for the treatment of knee cartilage lesions associated to OA showed long-term success and allowed delaying arthroplasty. Additional trials reporting homogenous data and precise patient characterization are needed to conduct an effective literature meta-analysis and identify the clinical relevance of these procedures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Migliorini F, Eschweiler J, Goetze C, Pastor T, Giorgino R, Hildebrand F, Maffulli N. Cell therapies for chondral defects of the talus: a systematic review. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:308. [PMID: 35690865 PMCID: PMC9188715 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03203-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background This systematic review investigated the efficacy and safety of surgical procedures augmented with cell therapies for chondral defects of the talus. Methods The present systematic review was conducted according to the 2020 PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Google scholar, Embase, and Scopus databases were accessed in March 2022. All the clinical trials investigating surgical procedures for talar chondral defects augmented with cell therapies were accessed. The outcomes of interest were to investigate whether surgical procedures augmented with cell therapies promoted improvement in patients reported outcomes measures (PROMs) with a tolerable rate of complications. Results Data from 477 procedures were retrieved. At a mean follow-up of 34.8 ± 9.7 months, the Visual Analogic Scale (VAS) improved of 4.4/10 (P = 0.002) and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) of 31.1/100 (P = 0.0001) points. No improvement was found in Tegner score (P = 0.4). Few articles reported data on complications. At last follow-up, the rate of reoperation and failure were 0.06% and 0.03%, respectively. No graft delamination or hypertrophy was observed. Conclusion The current evidence suggests that cell therapies may be effective and safe to enhance surgical procedures for chondral defects of the talus. These results should be considered within the limitations of the present study. The current literature should be enriched with randomized controlled clinical trials with larger population size and longer follow-up.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Auguste-Viktoria Clinic, Ruhr University Bochum, 32545, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital, 6000, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, University of Milan, 20161, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081, Baronissi, Italy.,Faculty of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, ST4 7QB, Stoke on Trent, England.,Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, Queen Mary University of London, E1 4DG, London, England
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Migliorini F, Prinz J, Maffulli N, Eschweiler J, Weber C, Lecoutrier S, Hildebrand F, Greven J, Schenker H. Fibrin glue does not assist migration and proliferation of chondrocytes in collagenic membranes: an in vitro study. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:311. [PMID: 35690862 PMCID: PMC9188690 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03201-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Some authors secured the membrane during matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (mACI) with fibrin glue or did not use a formal fixation. The real impact of fibrin glue addition on chondrocytes migration and proliferation has not yet been clarified. This study evaluated the impact of fibrin glue on a chondrocyte loaded collagenic membrane. Methods A resorbable collagen I/III porcine derived membrane commonly employed in AMIC was used for all experiments. Chondrocytes from three difference donors were used. At 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 6-, and at 8-week the membranes were embedded in Mounting Medium with Dapi (ABCAM, Cambridge, UK). The Dapi contained in the mounting medium ties the DNA of the cell nucleus and emits a blue fluorescence. In this way, the spreading of the cells in the membrane can be easily monitored. The outcomes of interest were to evaluate (1) cell migration and (2) cell proliferation within the porous membrane layer. DAPI/nuclei signals were analysed with fluorescence microscope under a magnification of 100-fold. Results The no-fibrin group demonstrated greater migration of the cells within the membrane. Although migration resulted higher in the no-fibrin group at every follow-up, this difference was significant only at week 1 (P < 0.001), 2 (P = 0.004), and 3 (P = 0.03). No difference was found at week 3, 6, and 8. The no-fibrin group demonstrated greater proliferation of the chondrocytes within the membrane. These differences were significant at week 4 (P < 0.0001), 6 (P < 0.0001), 8 (P < 0.0001). Conclusion The use of fibrin glue over a resorbable membrane leads to lower in vitro proliferation and migration of chondrocytes.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081, Baronissi, SA, Italy. .,School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Faculty of Medicine, Keele University, ST4 7QB, Stoke on Trent, England. .,Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, E1 4DG, London, England.
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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Sunil Kumar KH, Garner M, Khanduja V. An evidence-based update on the management of articular cartilage defects in the hip. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2022; 28:101830. [PMID: 35371918 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2022.101830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective Articular cartilage defects in the hip joint pose a significant surgical challenge and remain one of the most important determinants of success following arthroscopic intervention of the hip. The aim of this literature review was to report on the best available evidence on the various treatment options utilised for articular cartilage defects in the hip. Material and methods A comprehensive literature search was performed on PubMed from its inception to October 2021 using the following search strategy: ((hip) and (cartilage or chondral) and (repair or regeneration or restoration or implantation or chondroplasty or chondrogenic)). Two reviewers (KHSK, MG) independently reviewed titles and abstracts to identify articles for the final analysis. Articles were included if they were original research studies (randomised control trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, or comparative studies) on treatment of hip cartilage defects in humans reporting on a minimum of 5 patients. A total of 1172 articles were identified from the initial literature search. Following a thorough selection process, 35 articles were included in the final analysis to synthesise the evidence. Results Debridement, microfracture, autologous chondocyte implanatation (ACI) and matrix-induced ACI (MACI) are shown to have good short-to medium-term results. Injectable ACI and MACI have been developed to enable these procedures to be performed via arthroscopic surgery to reduce the post-operative morbidity associated with surgery with promising early results. Large cartilage defects which involved the sub-chondral bone may need the use of osteochondral grafts either autograft or allograft. Newer biological solutions have been developed to potentially deliver a single-stage procedure for hip cartilage injuries but longer-term results are still awaited. Conclusion Accurate identification of the extent of the injury helps stratify the defect and plan appropriate treatment. Several surgical techniques have shown good short to medium-term outcomes with ACI, AMIC, mosaicplasty and microfracture. Recent advances have enabled the use of injectable MACI and bioscaffolds which show promising results but in the shorter term. However, one needs to be mindful of the techniques which can be used in their surgical setting with the available resources. In order to thoroughly evaluate the benefits of the different surgical techniques for hip cartilage defects, large scale prospective multi-centre studies are necessary. Perhaps inclusion of such procedures in registries may also yield meaningful and pragmatic results.
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Sumida Y, Nakamura K, Feil S, Siebold M, Kirsch J, Siebold R. Good healing potential of patellar chondral defects after all-arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation with spheroids: a second-look arthroscopic assessment. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:1535-42. [PMID: 33891163 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06584-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To report second-look arthroscopic assessment after all-arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for articular cartilage defects at the patella. METHODS A second-look arthroscopy after all-arthroscopic ACI using chondrospheres® (ACT3D) was performed in 30 patients with 30 full-thickness retropatellar cartilage defects. The mean time from ACI to second-look arthroscopy was 14.9 ± 16.3 (6-71) months. The quality of cartilage regeneration was evaluated by the International Cartilage-Repair Score (ICRS)-Cartilage Repair Assessment (CRA). RESULTS Eleven lesions (36.7%) were classified as CRA grade I (normal) and 19 lesions (63.3%) as grade II (nearly normal). Concerning the degree of defect repair, 25 lesions (83.3%) were repaired up to the height of the surrounding articular retropatellar cartilage. Five lesions (16.7%) showed 75% repair of defect depth. The border zone was completely integrated into the surrounding articular cartilage shoulder in 28 lesions (93.3%) and demarcated within 1 mm in 2 lesions (6.7%). Macroscopically and by probing, 12 lesions (40%) had intact smooth surface, 17 lesions (56.7%) had fibrillated surface and 1 lesion (3.3%) had small, scattered fissures. A negative correlation was found between the overall repair assessment score and the defect size (r2 = - 0.430, p = 0.046) and between integration into border zone and defect size (r2 = - 0.340, p = 0.045). A positive correlation was found between macroscopic appearance and age (r2 = + 0.384, p = 0.036). CONCLUSIONS All-arthroscopic ACI using chondrospheres® (ACT3D) for full-thickness retropatellar articular cartilage defects proved to be reproducible and reliable. The advantage of the procedure is that it is minimal invasive. Arthroscopic second-look demonstrated a high grade of normal or nearly normal cartilage regeneration. Although statistically significant differences were not observed, larger defect size and younger age may compromise the result of overall repair. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Matsushita T, Matsumoto T, Araki D, Nagai K, Hoshino Y, Niikura T, Kawamoto A, Go MJ, Kawamata S, Fukushima M, Kuroda R. A phase I/IIa clinical trial of third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation (IK-01) for focal cartilage injury of the knee. Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol 2022; 28:6-12. [PMID: 35415075 PMCID: PMC8967970 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2022.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background/objective The purpose of this study was to report the outcomes of a clinical trial conducted in Japan to assess the safety and effectiveness of third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) using IK-01 (CaReS™), which does not require flap coverage, in the treatment of patients with focal cartilage injury of the knee. Methods This was an open label, exploratory clinical trial. Patients were enrolled between June 2012 and September 2016. The primary endpoint of the study was the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score at 52 weeks after implantation. The IKDC, Lysholm, and visual analog scale (VAS) scores were evaluated at the time of screening and at 4, 12, 24, 36, and 52 weeks after implantation. Improvements from the baseline scores were evaluated using the equation “(postoperative score) − (preoperative score).” Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed at 2, 12, 24, and 52 weeks after implantation, and MRI measurements were evaluated using T1 rho and T2 mapping. Results Nine patients were enrolled in this study and were examined for safety. Product quality did not satisfy the specification in one patient, and bacterial joint infection occurred in one patient. As a result, seven patients were included in the outcome analyses. The mean IKDC score significantly improved from 36.4 preoperatively to 74.1% at 52 weeks after implantation (p < 0.0001). The mean Lysholm and VAS scores also significantly improved from 39.6 to 57.4 to 89.6 and 22.9, respectively, after surgery. In the MRI evaluation, the T1 rho and T2 values of the implanted area were similar to those of the surrounding cartilage at 52 weeks after implantation. Conclusions Third generation ACI (IK-01) can be an effective treatment option for focal cartilage defects of the knee; however, surgeons must pay careful attention to the risk of postoperative joint infection.
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- Takehiko Matsushita
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe, Japan
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- Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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Pathak S, Chaudhary D, Reddy KR, Acharya KKV, Desai SM. Efficacy and safety of CARTIGROW® in patients with articular cartilage defects of the knee joint: a four year prospective studys. Int Orthop 2022. [PMID: 35344054 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05369-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Introduction Research shows autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a promising treatment for articular cartilage lesions. In this study, we assessed mid-term efficacy and safety of gel-based ACI or autologous adult live cultured chondrocytes (CARTIGROW®) implantation in patients with cartilage defects of the knee joint. Methods In this prospective, open-label study, patients (19–38 years) with focal, international cartilage repair society grade III or IV articular cartilage defects of the knee joint were enroled at four centres across India from April 2015 to September 2015. Punch biopsy was conducted to harvest cartilage, from which chondrocytes were isolated and cultured, and the characterised chondrocytes were implanted into the cartilage defect. Key efficacy outcomes were assessed by quantitative changes in international knee documentation committee (IKDC), visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, and qualitative changes in magnetic resonance imaging at six months and four years from baseline. Results Of the14 patients enroled in the study, all patients completed the six month follow-up and 11 completed the four year follow-up. The IKDC score improved significantly from 32.84 ± 9.25 at baseline to 67.49 ± 13.03 at six months (mean difference [MD] 34.66 ± 13.00, p < 0.0001) and to 60.18 ± 10.33 at four years (MD 28.21 ± 15.14, p = 0.0001). The VAS score reduced from 72.00 ± 14.40 at baseline to 16.64 ± 17.03 at six months (MD 55.36 ± 24.50, p < 0.0001) and further to 12.72 ± 9.05 at four years (MD 62.09 ± 10.66, p < 0.0001). All patients showed improvement on MRI of the knee joint. No adverse events were reported. Conclusion Autologous adult live cultured chondrocytes (CARTIGROW®) implantation showed good mid-term efficacy in patients with cartilage defects of the knee joint with no side-effects.
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Mehl J, Feucht M, Achtnich A, Imhoff AB, Niemeyer P, Angele P, Zinser W, Spahn G, Loer I, Kniffler H, Schauf G, Schmitt A. Autologous chondrocyte implantation combined with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: similar short-term results in comparison with isolated cartilage repair in ligament intact joints. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:3249-3257. [PMID: 34626229 PMCID: PMC9464143 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06764-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Both acute ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) as well as chronic ACL insufficiency show a high association with focal cartilage defects of the knee. However, the results after combined ACL reconstruction and cartilage repair are not well investigated. The aim of the present study was to investigate the short-term outcomes after autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) in combination with ACL reconstruction and to compare the results with patients who underwent isolated ACI in ligament intact knees. METHODS All patients who were registered in the German Cartilage Registry with ACI for focal cartilage defects in the knee joint in combination with ACL reconstruction and who completed the 24 month follow-up were included in the study group. A matched-pair procedure according to gender, defect location, defect size, and age was used to create a control group of patients with isolated ACI in ACL intact joints. The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and the numeric analog scale for pain (NAS) were used to assess the preoperative state as well as the clinical outcomes 12 and 24 months after surgery. RESULTS A total of 34 patients were included in both the study group (age mean 33.3 ± SD 8.8 years) and the control group (33.6 ± 8.4 years) with a median defect size of 466 (25%-75% IQR 375-600) mm2 and 425 (IQR 375-600) mm2, respectively. In comparison with the preoperative state (median 67, IQR 52-75), the study group showed a significant increase of the total KOOS after 12 months (78, IQR 70-86; p = 0.014) and after 24 months (81, IQR 70-84; p = 0.001). The NAS for pain did not change significantly in the postoperative course. In comparison with the control group there was no significant difference for the total KOOS neither preoperative (control group median 67, IQR 52-73) nor at any postoperative time point (12 months: 82, IQR 67-93; 24 months: 81, IQR 71-91). CONCLUSION The clinical short-term outcomes after ACI at the knee joint in combination with ACL reconstruction are good and similar to the results after isolated ACI in ligament intact knees. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Julian Mehl
- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University, Ismaninger Strasse 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Paulinenhilfe, Diakonieklinikum, Stuttgart, Germany
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University, Ismaninger Strasse 22, 81675 Munich, Germany
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University, Ismaninger Strasse 22, 81675 Munich, Germany
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- grid.411941.80000 0000 9194 7179Department for Traumatology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, St. Vinzenz Hospital, Dinslaken, Germany
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- grid.275559.90000 0000 8517 6224Center of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Eisenach, Jena University Hospital, Eisenach, Germany
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- Orthopaedie in Essen, Essen, Germany
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University, Ismaninger Strasse 22, 81675 Munich, Germany
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Migliorini F, Eschweiler J, Schenker H, Baroncini A, Tingart M, Maffulli N. Surgical management of focal chondral defects of the knee: a Bayesian network meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:543. [PMID: 34470628 PMCID: PMC8409000 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02684-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background Focal chondral defects of the knee are common. Several surgical techniques have been proposed for the management of chondral defects: microfractures (MFX), osteochondral autograft transplantation (OAT), autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) and autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI)—first generation (pACI), second generation (cACI) and third generation (mACI). A Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted to compare these surgical strategies for chondral defects in knee at midterm follow-up. Methods This Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA extension statement for reporting of systematic reviews incorporating network meta-analyses of health care interventions. PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase and Scopus databases were accessed in July 2021. All the prospective comparative clinical trials investigating two or more surgical interventions for chondral defects of the knee were accessed. The network meta-analyses were performed through a Bayesian hierarchical random-effects model analysis. The log odds ratio (LOR) effect measures were used for dichotomic variables, while the standardized mean difference (SMD) for the continuous variables. Results Data from 2220 procedures (36 articles) were retrieved. The median follow-up was 36 (24 to 60) months. The ANOVA test found good baseline comparability between symptoms duration, age, sex and body mass index. AMIC resulted in higher Lysholm score (SMD 3.97) and Tegner score (SMD 2.10). AMIC demonstrated the lowest rate of failures (LOR −0.22) and the lowest rate of revisions (LOR 0.89). As expected, MFX reported the lower rate of hypertrophy (LOR −0.17) followed by AMIC (LOR 0.21). No statistically significant inconsistency was found in the comparisons. Conclusion AMIC procedure for focal chondral defects of the knee performed better overall at approximately 3 years’ follow-up.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081, Baronissi, SA, Italy.,Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, 275 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG, England.,School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University Faculty of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, Stoke on Trent, England
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Migliorini F, Eschweiler J, Spiezia F, van de Wall BJM, Knobe M, Tingart M, Maffulli N. Arthroscopy versus mini-arthrotomy approach for matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: a systematic review. J Orthop Traumatol 2021; 22:23. [PMID: 34152483 PMCID: PMC8217351 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-021-00588-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (mACI) can be performed in a full arthroscopic or mini-open fashion. A systematic review was conducted to investigate whether arthroscopy provides better surgical outcomes compared with the mini-open approach for mACI in the knee at midterm follow-up. METHODS This systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. The literature search was performed in May 2021. All the prospective studies reporting outcomes after mACI chondral defects of the knee were accessed. Only studies that clearly stated the surgical approach (arthroscopic or mini-open) were included. Only studies reporting a follow-up longer than 12 months were eligible. Studies reporting data from combined surgeries were not eligible, nor were those combining mACI with less committed cells (e.g., mesenchymal stem cells). RESULTS Sixteen studies were included, and 770 patients were retrieved: 421 in the arthroscopy group, 349 in the mini-open. The mean follow-up was 44.3 (12-60) months. No difference between the two groups was found in terms of mean duration of symptoms, age, body mass index (BMI), gender, defect size (P > 0.1). No difference was found in terms of Tegner Score (P = 0.3), Lysholm Score (P = 0.2), and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Score (P = 0.1). No difference was found in the rate of failures (P = 0.2) and revisions (P = 0.06). CONCLUSION Arthroscopy and mini-arthrotomy approaches for mACI in knee achieve similar outcomes at midterm follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II, systematic review of prospective studies.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ospedale San Carlo Potenza, Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081, Baronissi, SA, Italy.,School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University School of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, Stoke on Trent, England.,Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, Queen Mary University of London, 275 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG, England
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Banitalebi H, Owesen C, Årøen A, Tran HT, Myklebust TÅ, Randsborg PH. Is T2 mapping reliable in evaluation of native and repair cartilage tissue of the knee? J Exp Orthop 2021; 8:34. [PMID: 33913035 PMCID: PMC8081777 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-021-00350-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of imaging plane and experience of observers on the reliability of T2 mapping of native and repair cartilage tissue of the knee. METHODS Fifteen consecutive patients from two randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this cross-sectional study. Patients with an isolated knee cartilage lesion were randomised to receive either debridement or microfracture (RCT 1) or debridement or autologous chondrocyte implantation (RCT 2). T2 mapping was performed in coronal and sagittal planes two years postoperatively. A musculoskeletal radiologist, a resident of radiology and two orthopaedic surgeons measured the T2 values independently. Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) with 95% Confidence Intervals was used to calculate the inter- and intraobserver agreement. RESULTS Mean age for the patients was 36.8 ± 11 years, 8 (53%) were men. The overall interobserver agreement varied from poor to good with ICCs in the range of 0.27- 0.76 for native cartilage and 0.00 - 0.90 for repair tissue. The lowest agreement was achieved for evaluations of repair cartilage tissue. The estimated ICCs suggested higher inter- and intraobserver agreement for radiologists. On medial femoral condyles, T2 values were higher for native cartilage on coronal images (p < 0.001) and for repair tissue on sagittal images (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The reliability of T2 mapping of articular cartilage is influenced by the imaging plane and the experience of the observers. This influence may be more profound for repair cartilage tissue. This is important to consider when using T2 mapping to measure outcomes after cartilage repair surgery. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02637505 and NCT02636881 , registered December 2015. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II, based on prospective data from two RCTs.
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- Hasan Banitalebi
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Akershus University Hospital, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway. .,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway.,Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway.,Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Akershus University Hospital, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust, Ålesund, Norway
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway.,Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre, Oslo, Norway
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Körner D, Gonser CE, Döbele S, Konrads C, Springer F, Keller G. Matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation with autologous bone grafting of osteochondral lesions of the talus in adolescents: patient-reported outcomes with a median follow-up of 6 years. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:243. [PMID: 33832525 PMCID: PMC8028759 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02384-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study presents patient-reported outcome measures after combined matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation and autologous bone grafting in high-stage osteochondral lesions of the talus in adolescents. METHODS A total of 12 adolescent patients (13 ankles) received matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation and autologous bone grafting for a solitary osteochondral lesion of the talus at a single centre. The Foot and Ankle Outcome Score and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure were defined as outcome measures (median follow-up 80 months [range 22-107 months]). Pre- and postoperative ankle radiographs were evaluated according to the van Dijk ankle osteoarthritis scale. RESULTS The study population consisted of four male and nine female cases (mean age at the time of surgery, 17.7 ± 2.1 years). Eight lesions were classified as traumatic and five as idiopathic. Twelve lesions were located medial vs one lateral in the coronal plane and all central in the sagittal plane. The median lesion size and depth were 1.3 cm2 (range 0.9-3.2 cm2) and 5 mm (range 5-9 mm), respectively. There were no perioperative complications in any of the cases. In 9 cases patient-reported outcome measures were available. The results of the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score subscales were symptoms, 70 ± 14; pain, 83 ± 10; activities of daily living, 89 ± 12; sports/recreational activities, 66 ± 26; and quality of life, 51 ± 17. The mean overall Foot and Ankle Outcome Score was 78 ± 13. The results of the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure subscales were activities of daily living, 81 ± 20; function/activities of daily living, 84 ± 13; sports, 65 ± 29; and function/sports, 73 ± 27. According to the function overall subscale of the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure, in two cases, the patients assessed the ankle function as normal, in three as nearly normal, and in three as abnormal (missing data, n = 1). Preoperative van Dijk scale: stage 0 in five cases and stage I in eight cases; postoperative van Dijk scale: stage 0 in four cases, stage I in 9 cases CONCLUSIONS: Patient-reported outcome measures following matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation and autologous bone grafting for high-stage osteochondral lesions of the talus in adolescents show heterogeneous results. Long-term limitations mainly affect sports and recreational activities. Osteochondral lesions of the talus are associated with osteoarthritis, even preoperatively. However, we did not find significant osteoarthritis progression after matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation and autologous bone grafting in the long term.
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- Daniel Körner
- Department of Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
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- Department of Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
- Department of Radiology, BG Trauma Center Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstr. 95, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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BACKGROUND Articular cartilage lesions are becoming increasingly common. Optimum diagnosis and management of chondral defects cause a lot of dilemma. A number of surgical methods have been reported in the literature for treating focal cartilage defects. There is a lack of consensus on the most effective management strategy, with newer surgical and cell-based treatments being advocated regularly. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS A clinical review is constructed by appraising the published literature about clinical evaluation and diagnostic modalities for articular cartilage defects and subsequent surgical procedures, management strategies employed for such lesions. Prominent available databases (PUBMED, EMBASE, Cochrane) were also searched for trials comparing functional outcomes following cartilage procedures. Synthesis of a practical management guideline is then attempted based on the evidence assessed. RESULTS Systematic examination and optimal use of diagnostic imaging are an important facet of cartilage defect management. Patient and lesion factors greatly influence the outcome of cartilage procedures and must be considered while planning management. Smaller lesions < 2 cm2 respond well to all treatment modalities. Autologous osteochondral transplants (OATs) are effective in high activity individuals with intermediate lesions. For larger lesions > 4 cm2, newer generation autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has shown promising and durable results. Stem cells with scaffolds may provide an alternate option. Orthobiologics are a useful adjunct to the surgical procedures, but need further evaluation. CONCLUSIONS Most treatment modalities have their role in appropriate cases and management needs to be individualized for patients. The search for the perfect cartilage restoration procedure continues.
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- Sumit Banerjee
- Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001 India
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Niethammer TR, Gallik D, Chevalier Y, Holzgruber M, Baur-Melnyk A, Müller PE, Pietschmann MF. Effect of the defect localization and size on the success of third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee joint. Int Orthop 2020. [PMID: 33280063 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04884-4.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Femoral and patellar cartilage defects with a defect size > 2.5 cm2 are a potential indication for an autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI). However, the influence of the localization and the absolute and relative defect size on the clinical outcome has not yet been determined. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the localization and the absolute and relative defect size on the clinical outcome after third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation. METHODS A total of 50 patients with cartilage defects of the knee were treated with third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation (Novocart® 3D). A match paired analysis was performed of 25 treated femoral and 25 treated patella defects with a follow-up of three years. MRI data was used to do the manual segmentation of the cartilage layer throughout the knee joint. The defect size was determined by taking the defect size measured in the MRI in relation to the whole cartilage area. The clinical outcome was measured by the IKDC score and VAS pre-operatively and after six, 12, 24, and 36 months post-operatively. RESULTS IKDC and VAS scores showed a significant improvement from the baseline in both groups. Femoral cartilage defects showed significantly superior clinical results in the analyzed scores compared to patellar defects. The femoral group improved IKDC from 33.9 (SD 18.1) pre-operatively to 71.5 (SD 17.4) after three years and the VAS from 6.9 (SD 2.9) pre-operatively to 2.4 (SD 2.5) after three years. In the patellar group, IKDC improved from 36.1 (SD 12.6) pre-operatively to 54.7 (SD 20.3) after three years and the VAS improved from 6.7 (SD 2.8) pre-operatively to 3.4 (SD 2.) after three years. Regarding the defect size, results showed that the same absolute defect size at med FC (4.8, range 2-15) and patella (4.6, range 2-12) has a significantly different share of the total cartilaginous size of the joint compartment (med FC: 6.7, range 1.2-13.9; pat: 18.9, range 4.0-47.0). However, there was no significant influence of the relative defect size on the clinical outcome in either patellar or femoral localization. CONCLUSION Third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation in ACI-treated femoral cartilage defects leads to a superior clinical outcome in a follow-up of three years compared with patellar defects. No significant influence of the defect size was found in either femoral or patellar cartilage defects.
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- Thomas R Niethammer
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Grosshadern Campus, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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Niethammer TR, Gallik D, Chevalier Y, Holzgruber M, Baur-Melnyk A, Müller PE, Pietschmann MF. Effect of the defect localization and size on the success of third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee joint. Int Orthop 2020; 45:1483-1491. [PMID: 33280063 PMCID: PMC8178140 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04884-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Femoral and patellar cartilage defects with a defect size > 2.5 cm2 are a potential indication for an autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI). However, the influence of the localization and the absolute and relative defect size on the clinical outcome has not yet been determined. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the localization and the absolute and relative defect size on the clinical outcome after third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation. METHODS A total of 50 patients with cartilage defects of the knee were treated with third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation (Novocart® 3D). A match paired analysis was performed of 25 treated femoral and 25 treated patella defects with a follow-up of three years. MRI data was used to do the manual segmentation of the cartilage layer throughout the knee joint. The defect size was determined by taking the defect size measured in the MRI in relation to the whole cartilage area. The clinical outcome was measured by the IKDC score and VAS pre-operatively and after six, 12, 24, and 36 months post-operatively. RESULTS IKDC and VAS scores showed a significant improvement from the baseline in both groups. Femoral cartilage defects showed significantly superior clinical results in the analyzed scores compared to patellar defects. The femoral group improved IKDC from 33.9 (SD 18.1) pre-operatively to 71.5 (SD 17.4) after three years and the VAS from 6.9 (SD 2.9) pre-operatively to 2.4 (SD 2.5) after three years. In the patellar group, IKDC improved from 36.1 (SD 12.6) pre-operatively to 54.7 (SD 20.3) after three years and the VAS improved from 6.7 (SD 2.8) pre-operatively to 3.4 (SD 2.) after three years. Regarding the defect size, results showed that the same absolute defect size at med FC (4.8, range 2-15) and patella (4.6, range 2-12) has a significantly different share of the total cartilaginous size of the joint compartment (med FC: 6.7, range 1.2-13.9; pat: 18.9, range 4.0-47.0). However, there was no significant influence of the relative defect size on the clinical outcome in either patellar or femoral localization. CONCLUSION Third-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation in ACI-treated femoral cartilage defects leads to a superior clinical outcome in a follow-up of three years compared with patellar defects. No significant influence of the defect size was found in either femoral or patellar cartilage defects.
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- Thomas R Niethammer
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Grosshadern Campus, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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Surgical management of osteochondral lesions of the talus without an osteotomy depends on the size, location, and chronicity of the lesion. Bone marrow stimulation techniques, such as microfracture, can be performed arthroscopically and have consistently good outcomes in lesions less than 1 cm in diameter. For lesions not amenable to bone marrow stimulation, one-stage techniques, such as allograft cartilage extracellular matrix and allograft juvenile hyaline cartilage, may be used. Arthroscopy may be used in many cases to address these lesions; however, an arthrotomy may be required to use osteochondral autograft and allograft transplantation techniques.
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- Matthew S Conti
- Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- OrthoCarolina Foot & Ankle Institute, 2001 Vail Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Álvarez-Lozano E, Luna-Pizarro D, Meraz-Lares G, Quintanilla-Loredo R, Cerdá-García MV, Forriol F. Two-stage bone and meniscus allograft and autologous chondrocytes implant for unicompartmental osteoarthritis: midterm results. Musculoskelet Surg 2020; 106:133-143. [PMID: 32845424 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-020-00680-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND We analyzed the clinical and radiographic evolution of patients with knee unicompartmental osteoarthritis and axis alteration and osteochondral lesions in the femoral condyle, treated with tibial plateau and meniscus allograft and cultured autologous chondrocyte implantation in the femur in two steps. PURPOSE To analyze the clinical results with the first patients treated with this two-stage technique to avoid knee prosthesis in patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis. MATERIAL AND METHODOLOGY Sixteen patients, average age 56 years, were included in a cohort study. We performed an osteotomy with tibia plateau allograft, including the meniscus. In a second surgery, the chondrocyte fibrin scaffold was placed in the femur. Clinical symptoms and function were measured using KSSR and KOOS scores. Wilcoxon's test was performed to compare the results over the 2-year follow-up period. RESULTS Mean KSSR before surgery was 35.69 (SD: 3.75) points, rising to 67 (SD: 15.42) at 3 months, 95.88 at 12 months (SD: 2.68) and 96.31 at 24 months (SD: 2.24). The KOOS before surgery was 65.14 (SD: 16.34), rising to 72.68 after 3 months (SD: 19.15), 76.68 at 12 months (SD: 18.92) and 64.28 at 24 months (SD: 11.79). Four of 5 patients returned to engaging in the activity that they had stopped practicing. Three patients experienced collapse of the tibia allograft, and they needed later a prosthesis. CONCLUSIONS Simultaneous tibia plateau allograft and autologous chondrocyte implantation in the femur, after correction of the angular deformity, were performed, restoring the anatomy of the medial compartment and knee function in 82% of the patients 2 years after the operation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- E Álvarez-Lozano
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, NL, Mexico.,Department of Research Division, Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopedics "Lomas Verdes", Médica Sur Private Hospital, Ciudad de México (CDMX), Mexico
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, NL, Mexico.,Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Medica Sur Private Hospital, Ciudad de México (CDMX), México
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, NL, Mexico.,Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Medica Sur Private Hospital, Ciudad de México (CDMX), México
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine, University CEU - San Pablo, Campus Monteprincipe, Madrid, Spain.
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Kaibara T, Kondo E, Matsuoka M, Iwasaki K, Onodera T, Momma D, Seito N, Mikami S, Iwasaki N. Large osteochondral defect in the lateral femoral condyle reconstructed by Atelocollagen-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation combined with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:494. [PMID: 32718337 PMCID: PMC7385883 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03531-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Articular surface damage commonly associated with rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Large osteochondral defect, which consists of a severe depression fracture and a large cartilage defect, need to be treated due to deformation of the articular surface as it can impact the clinical outcome of ACL reconstruction. Although autologous chondrocyte implantation is one of the useful options in such cases, it can be questioned whether the reconstruction of the ACL and osteochondral defect should be performed in one procedure alone. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of a 38-year-old male with a deep depression fracture extending to the edge of the lateral femoral condyle associated with ACL injury after twisting his right knee while skiing. The patient was successfully treated with tissue-engineered cartilage transplantation covered by the periosteum with an iliac bone graft combined with anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction. Histopathological examination of the transplanted cartilage taken at second-look arthroscopy showed a cartilage-like tissue in the middle to deep zone in which the extracellular matrix was largely stained with Safranin O. The patient was able to return to his previous level of skiing activity without any experience of knee pain. Magnetic resonance imaging at 4 years after surgery showed that the graft integrated to the border zone and subchondral bone. The operated knee showed negative Lachman test and had a full range of motion. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this is the first report of anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction with tissue-engineered cartilage transplantation and an iliac bone graft to restore the lateral edge of the femoral condyle.
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- Takuma Kaibara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Center for Sports Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of functional reconstruction for the knee joint, Hokkaido University, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Center for Sports Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido Orthopaedic Memorial Hospital, 5-22, 7-Jo 13-Chome, Hiragishi, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 062-0937, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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Kilic P, Gurcan C, Gurman G, Yilmazer A. Understanding factors affecting human chondrocyte culturing: an experimental study. Cell Tissue Bank 2020; 21:585-596. [PMID: 32671509 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-020-09847-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Over the years, surgical strategies have been developed in hope of full regeneration of the injured cartilage. In our study, we aimed to develop an optimized chondrocyte culture isolation technique as an active ingredient of a standardized autologous chondrocte implantation product, which is able to maintain the phenotype along with the molecular features of the cartilage. We compared different enzymes, which suggested optimal performance with collagenase type II at 5 mg/ml concentration. Thereafter, we observed that COL2 and GAG expression is substantially reduced with passaging. There was a need to omit passaging to reach the optimal isolation method. We then tested various growth factors and media in order to maintain the natural character of chondrocytes. Our study also suggested the highest COL2 and GAG expressions with the highest recovery in the presence of Advanced DMEM. Autologous chondrocyte implantation manufacturing approval was recently received from the national competent authority, making it possible to utilize the process engineering protocol developed with this study at our Tissue and Cell Manufacturing Center as a part of the autologous chondrocyte implantation manufacturing standard operation procedure (SOP).
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- Pelin Kilic
- Stem Cell Institute, Ankara University, Cevizlidere Mah., Ceyhun Atuf Kansu Cd. No: 169, 06520, Balgat, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Stem Cell Institute, Ankara University, Cevizlidere Mah., Ceyhun Atuf Kansu Cd. No: 169, 06520, Balgat, Ankara, Turkey
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- Stem Cell Institute, Ankara University, Cevizlidere Mah., Ceyhun Atuf Kansu Cd. No: 169, 06520, Balgat, Ankara, Turkey.,School of Medicine, Department of Hematology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Stem Cell Institute, Ankara University, Cevizlidere Mah., Ceyhun Atuf Kansu Cd. No: 169, 06520, Balgat, Ankara, Turkey. .,School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Niemeyer P, Laute V, Zinser W, Becher C, Diehl P, Kolombe T, Fay J, Siebold R, Fickert S. Clinical outcome and success rates of ACI for cartilage defects of the patella: a subgroup analysis from a controlled randomized clinical phase II trial (CODIS study). Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2020; 140:717-725. [PMID: 31451902 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-019-03264-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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AIM Cartilage defects of the patella are considered as a problematic entity. Purpose of the present study was to evaluate the outcome of patients treated with autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for cartilage defects of the patella in comparison to patient with defects of the femoral condyles. PATIENTS AND METHODS 73 patients with a follow-up of 5 years have been included in this subgroup analysis of the randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT). In dependence of defect location, patients were divided into two groups [patella defects (n = 45) and femoral condyle defects (n = 28)]. Clinical outcome was evaluated by the means of the KOOS score at baseline and 6 weeks, 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months following ACI. RESULTS "Responder rate" at 60 months (improvement from baseline of > 7 points in the KOOS score) in patients with patella defects was 86.2%. All scores showed a significant improvement from baseline. While overall KOOS score at 60 months was 81.9 (SD 18.6) points in femoral condyle defects, a mean of 82.6 (SD 14.0) was observed in patella defects (p = 0.2483). CONCLUSION ACI seems an appropriate surgical treatment for cartilage defects of the patella leading to a high success rate. In this study, the clinical outcome in patients with patellar defects was even better than the already excellent results in patients with defects of the femoral condyle even though the study included relatively large defect sizes for both groups (mean defect size 6.0 ± 1.7 and 5.4 ± 1.6 for femur and patella, respectively).
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- Philipp Niemeyer
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Germany and OCM Clinic, OCM | Orthopädische Chirurgie München, Steinerstrass 6, 83069, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, St. Vinzenz-Hospital, Dinslaken, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical University Annastift Hanover, Hanover, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Orthopedic Center Munich East, Munich, Germany
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- Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, DRK Hospital Luckenwalde, Luckenwalde, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology and Arthroscopic Surgery, Lubinus Clinicum Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Center for Hip, Knee and Foot Surgery, ATOS Clinic Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Aae TF, Lian ØB, Årøen A, Engebretsen L, Randsborg PH. Compensation claims after knee cartilage surgery is rare. A registry-based study from Scandinavia from 2010 to 2015. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:287. [PMID: 32384890 PMCID: PMC7206764 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03311-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Focal cartilage defects (FCDs) in the knee joint has a high prevalence. A broad range of treatment options exists for symptomatic patients. Knowledge of patient compensation claims following surgical treatment of FCDs is missing. The purpose of this study is to evaluate compensation claims filed to the Scandinavian registries for patient compensation following treatment of FCDs in the knee joint from 2010 to 2015 and identify possible areas of improvement. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used to obtain all complaints following surgical treatment of FCDs from the Scandinavian registries from 2010 to 2015. Data such as age, gender, type of treatment, type of complaint, reason of verdict and amount of compensation were collected and systematically analyzed. Results 103 patients filed a compensation claim. 43 had received debridement (41.7%), 54 microfracture (MF) (52.4%), 3 mosaicplasty (2.9%) and 3 autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) (2.9%). Of the 103 claims, 36 were granted (35%). 21 following debridement (58.3%), 13 after MF (36.1%), 1 following mosaicplasty (2.8%) and 1 after ACI (2.8%). The most common reason for complaint was infection (22.1%), of which 89% were granted. The average compensation was €24.457 (range €209 – €458.943). Conclusion Compensation claims following surgical treatment of knee cartilage injuries in Scandinavia are rare. Establishing nationwide cartilage registries can add further knowledge on this troublesome disease.
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- Tommy Frøseth Aae
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kristiansund Hospital, 6518, Kristiansund, Norway. .,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kristiansund Hospital, 6518, Kristiansund, Norway.,Institute of Neuromedicine, Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Campus Ahus, University of Oslo, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway.,Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center (OSTRC), Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, postbox 4014 Ullevål Stadion, 0806, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center (OSTRC), Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, postbox 4014 Ullevål Stadion, 0806, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, 0450, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway
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Alkaya D, Gurcan C, Kilic P, Yilmazer A, Gurman G. Where is human-based cellular pharmaceutical R&D taking us in cartilage regeneration? 3 Biotech 2020; 10:161. [PMID: 32206495 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-020-2134-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Lately, cellular-based cartilage joint therapies have gradually gained more attention, which leads to next generation bioengineering approaches in the development of cell-based medicinal products for human use in cartilage repair. The greatest hurdles of chondrocyte-based cartilage bioengineering are: (i) preferring the cell source; (ii) differentiation and expansion processes; (iii) the time necessary for chondrocyte expansion pre-implantation; and (iv) fixing the chondrocyte count in accordance with the lesion surface area of the patient in question. The chondrocyte presents itself to be the focal starting material for research and development of bioengineered cartilage-based medicinal products which promise the regeneration and restoration of non-orthopedic cartilage joint defects. Even though chondrocytes seem to be the first choice, inevitable complications related to proliferation, dedifferentation and redifferentiation are probable. Detailed studies are a necessity to fully investigate detailed culturing conditions, the chondrogenic strains of well-defined phenotypes and evaluation of the methods to be used in biomaterial production. Despite a majority of the current methods which aid amelioration of joint functionality, they are insufficient in fully restoring the natural structure and composition of the joint cartilage. Hence current studies have trended towards gene therapy, mesenchymal stem cells and tissue engineering practices. There are many studies addressing the outcomes of chondrocytes in the clinical scene, and many vital biomaterials have been developed for structuring the bioengineered cartilage. This study aims to convey to the audience the practical significance of chondrocyte-based clinical applications.
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Niemeyer P, Laute V, Zinser W, John T, Becher C, Diehl P, Kolombe T, Fay J, Siebold R, Fickert S. Safety and efficacy of matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation with spheroid technology is independent of spheroid dose after 4 years. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:1130-43. [PMID: 31897548 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05786-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of product dose in autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for the treatment of full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee and to assess its influence on clinical and morphological mid-term outcome. METHODS Seventy-five patients were included in this single-blind, randomised, prospective, controlled clinical trial. Patients were assigned randomly to three different dose groups [low (3-7 spheroids/cm2), medium (10-30 spheroids/cm2), or high (40-70 spheroids/cm2)] and assessed using standardised clinical and morphological scoring systems (KOOS, IKDC, MOCART) for 4 years following the intervention. RESULTS The analysis population comprised 75 patients (22 women, 53 men) aged 34 ± 9 years. Defect sizes ranged from 2 to 10 cm2 following intraoperative debridement. The assessment of the primary variable 'overall KOOS' showed a statistically significant improvement, compared with baseline, for each dose group, i.e., at baseline the mean 'overall KOOS' scores were 60.4 ± 13.6, 59.6 ± 15.4, and 51.1 ± 15.4 for the low-, medium-, and high-dose groups, respectively, and 57.0 ± 15.2 for 'all patients'. After 48 months those values improved to 80.0 ± 14.7, 84.0 ± 14.9, and 66.9 ± 21.5 in the respective dose groups and 77.1 ± 18.6 for 'all patients'. Pairwise comparisons of these dose groups did not reveal any statistically significant differences. Likewise, assessment of the subjective IKDC score revealed no statistically significant differences between the three dose groups up to the 48-month visit. However, between 12 and 48 months there was a low, but steady, improvement in the low-dose group and a substantial amelioration in the medium-dose group. The mean MOCART total scores 3 months after treatment were 59.8 ± 10.9, 64.5 ± 10.3, and 64.7 ± 9.4 for the low-, medium-, and high-dose groups, and 62.9 ± 10.3 for 'all patients'; 48 months after treatment these were 73.9 ± 13.1, 78.0 ± 12.4, and 74.3 ± 14.0 for the respective dose groups and 75.5 ± 13.1 for 'all patients'. CONCLUSIONS Results of this study confirm the efficacy and safety of the applied "advanced therapy medicinal product"; no dose dependence was found either for the incidence or for the severity of any adverse reactions. All doses applied in the present study led to significant clinical improvement over time and can therefore be regarded as effective doses. The influence of product doses in the range investigated seems to be low and can be neglected. Thus, the authorised dose range of 10-70 spheroids/cm2 confirmed by this clinical trial offers a broad therapeutic window for the surgeon applying the product, thereby reducing the risk of over- or underdosing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I.
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a pathologic condition of subchondral bone most frequently occurring in the medial femoral condyle of the knee in children and adolescents. Salvage techniques are necessary when either nonoperative or typical operative treatments fail, or the OCD presents in an unsalvageable state. The purpose of this review is to describe the evaluation and management of failed OCDs. RECENT FINDINGS Thorough preoperative planning is essential to the treatment of failed OCDs. Radiographs and advanced imaging such as MRI and CT allow for a detailed assessment of subchondral bone and cartilage. Long-leg alignment radiographs are critical to assess for malalignment which may increase the contact forces on the affected condyle. Malalignment can be corrected with hemiepiphysiodesis or an osteotomy depending on the skeletal maturity of the patient. Osteochondral allografts and autologous chondrocyte implantation treat the defect in both bone and cartilage or solely cartilage and have good short to moderate term outcomes, particularly as compared to the inferior outcomes of microfracture of larger OCDs. Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee that fails to heal with initial operative measures can result in a large defect of bone and cartilage in the knee of adolescents. Treatment of the bone and cartilage defect can be accomplished with either osteochondral allograft transplantation or matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation can be performed with good outcomes. Assessment and correction of lower extremity malalignment is a critical component of treatment. Durable long-term solutions are necessary for the treatment of these difficult lesions.
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Yoon TH, Jung M, Choi CH, Kim HS, Lee YH, Choi YS, Kim SJ, Kim SH. Arthroscopic gel-type autologous chondrocyte implantation presents histologic evidence of regenerating hyaline-like cartilage in the knee with articular cartilage defect. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:941-51. [PMID: 31240378 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05572-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the clinical, radiological, and histological results of arthroscopic gel-type autologous chondrocyte implantation (GACI) in treating chondral defects of the knee. METHODS This study prospectively examined five males and five females with a mean age of 40.3 ± 10.3 years who underwent arthroscopic GACI between March 2012 and February 2013. The gel comprised a mixture of 1 ml of fibrinogen plus 0.1-0.2 ml of thrombin. The mean size of chondral defect was 2.9 ± 1.2 cm2 (range 1.2-5.4 cm2). International knee documentation committee (IKDC) subjective score, knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS), knee society score, and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain were assessed preoperatively and during regular follow-up examinations performed for up to 5 years postoperatively. Serial magnetic resonance imaging was performed for up to 2 years after the surgery to observe healing, using the modified magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART) score. In eight patients, second-look arthroscopy was performed at 1 year after the implantation to assess the status of treated cartilage, and a portion of regenerated cartilage was harvested for histologic evaluation. RESULTS The mean VAS score (p = 0.045), IKDC subjective score (p = 0.041), KOOS pain (p = 0.025), KOOS activities of daily living (p = 0.048), and KOOS quality of life (p = 0.029) showed significant improvement at 5 years after the surgery. The modified MOCART evaluation showed that the scores were 59.5 ± 29.4 and 85.0 ± 8.0 at 12 weeks and 2 years after the operation, respectively. Histologic examination demonstrated a mean regenerated cartilage thickness of 3.5 ± 0.8 mm and a mean Oswestry score of 8.2 ± 1.8. Immunohistochemistry analysis showed that the expression of collagen type II was more evident and more evenly distributed than collagen type I in regenerated cartilage. There was a significant correlation between Oswestry score and change in VAS scale from postoperative 2-5 years. CONCLUSIONS Arthroscopic GACI produces satisfactory clinical and radiologic outcomes, and histologic evaluation confirms sufficient regeneration of hyaline-like cartilage that correlates with improved symptoms. Therefore, it is an acceptable, minimally invasive, and technically simple option for the restoration of cartilage defects of the knee. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Boehm E, Minkus M, Scheibel M. Autologous chondrocyte implantation for treatment of focal articular cartilage defects of the humeral head. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020; 29:2-11. [PMID: 31547946 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Revised: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) constitutes an established treatment option for cartilage defects of the knee joint. Experience in the shoulder, however, is limited, and the management of cartilage defects remains a challenge. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results after ACI with 3-dimensional spheroids of human autologous matrix-associated chondrocytes in the shoulder. METHODS Seven male patients (median age, 42.8 years [range, 18-55 years]) underwent ACI for symptomatic focal grade IV cartilage lesions of the humeral head by an open or arthroscopic approach. Clinical parameters (range of motion, visual analog scale score, Subjective Shoulder Value, Constant score, and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form score) and osteoarthritis grades were assessed. Arthroscopic re-evaluation was additionally performed in 5 patients. RESULTS After a median follow-up period of 32 months (range, 22-58 months), the median Subjective Shoulder Value was 95% (range, 70%-100%) compared with 60% (range, 30%-60%) preoperatively, the visual analog scale score was 0 at rest and was a median of 0 (range, 0-2) during exercise, the median Constant score was 95 points (range, 80-100 points), and the median American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score was 97 points (range, 90-100 points). The median preoperative size of the cartilage lesion was 3 cm2 (range, 2.3-4.5 cm2). Arthroscopically, complete coverage of the cartilage defect was observed in 4 cases whereas a circumferential residual defect of 0.25 cm2 was found in 1 patient. Grade I osteoarthritis (Samilson and Prieto classification) was observed in 2 cases. One patient had postoperative adhesive capsulitis and required revision surgery. CONCLUSION ACI using 3-dimensional spheroids of human autologous matrix-associated chondrocytes for treatment of grade IV articular cartilage lesions of the humeral head achieves satisfactory clinical results during a short- to mid-term follow-up period and leads to successful defect coverage with only minor radiologic degenerative changes. In this case series, ACI proved to constitute a viable treatment in the shoulder joint. However, in consideration of the 2-stage surgical design and the cost intensiveness of this procedure, the indication is restricted to young and active symptomatic patients in our practice.
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- Elisabeth Boehm
- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Schulthess Clinic Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Sun M, Lu Z, Cai P, Zheng L, Zhao J. Salidroside enhances proliferation and maintains phenotype of articular chondrocytes for autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) via TGF-β/Smad3 Signal. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 122:109388. [PMID: 31919041 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is commonly used for the treatment of cartilage defects. Since the cell number for transplantation is limited, the expand culture of chondrocytes in vitro is needed. However, the phenotype of chondrocytes is easy to lose in monolayer cultured in vitro. Traditional growth factors such as transformation growth factor -β1 (TGF-β1) have been used for promoting the proliferation and maintained the phenotype of chondrocytes, but the high cost and functional heterogeneity limit their clinical application. It is of significant to develop substitutes that can accelerate proliferation and prevent dedifferentiation of chondrocytes for further study. In our present study, the effect of salidroside on proliferation and phenotype maintenance of chondrocytes and cartilage repair was investigated by performing the cell viability, morphology, glycosaminoglycan (GAG) synthesis, cartilage relative genes expression, macroscopic and histological analyzsis. The TGF-β/smad3 signal which may involve in the protective effect of salidroside on chondrocytes was also detected by ELISA and qRT-PCR assays. The results indicated that salidroside could promote chondrocytes proliferation and enhance synthesis of cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM). Expression of collagen type I was significantly down-regulated which suggesting that salidroside could prevent chondrocytes from dedifferentiation. The in vivo experiments for cartilage repair also indicated that in the treatment of salidroside, chondrocytes used for ACI significantly accelerated the hyaline cartilage repair. While in the absence of salidroside, the repaired cartilage is mainly the fibrous cartilage. Additional experiments demonstrated that salidroside promotes the proliferation and maintain the phenotype of chondrocytes by activate the TGF-β/smad3 signal. Salidroside may be a potential agent for ACI to promote the proliferation and maintain the phenotype of chondrocytes expansion in vitro.
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- Miao Sun
- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Material for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China; Department of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Material for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Material for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China; Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery. The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Material for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China; Department of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Material for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China; Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery. The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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Schlumberger M, Schuster P, Bülow HJ, Mayer P, Eichinger M, Richter J. Arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee with an in situ crosslinking matrix: minimum 4-year clinical results of 15 cases and 1 histological evaluation. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2019; 139:1607-15. [PMID: 31363834 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-019-03243-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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PURPOSE To clinically evaluate an arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) technique with an in situ crosslinking matrix for the treatment of full thickness cartilage defects of the knee and to present histological results of a graft cartilage biopsy obtained after 1.5 years. METHODS Fifteen cases of arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee performed between November 2011 and October 2012 were included in the study. Medical charts and operational reports were screened and the patients were contacted after 0.8 ± 0.3 years (0.4-1.3) and 4.3 ± 0.3 years (4.0-4.8) to asses subjective IKDC and re-operation. The Tegner activity scale was collected at the second follow-up time point. Subjective IKDC response rates were assessed at both follow-up time points. RESULTS The first and second follow-up was completed by all 15 patients (100%). The subjective IKDC scores showed a significant improvement (pre-operative 44.5 ± 15.9, first follow-up 71.1 ± 15.9, p < 0.001, second follow-up 72.6 ± 17.3, p < 0.001). The overall response rate was 66.7% (n = 10) at follow-up one and two. There were no significant differences in pre-injury (4, range 1-9) and follow-up two (4, range 2-7) Tegner activity scales (p = n.s.). Two patients required re-operation in the index knee, not related to the ACI procedure. No complication related to the ACI or the implantation technique occurred. The histological results showed excellent cartilage regeneration. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic ACI using an in situ crosslinking matrix is a safe and reliable treatment option for full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee.
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Yoon KH, Kang SG, Kwon YB, Kim EJ, Kim SG. Clinical outcomes and survival rate of autologous chondrocyte implantation with and without concomitant meniscus allograft transplantation: 10- to 15-year follow-up study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2019; 139:1117-1123. [PMID: 30830306 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-019-03148-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes and survival rate of autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) with or without concomitant meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT). METHODS Patients who underwent ACI of the medial or lateral femoral condyle with or without concomitant MAT were retrospectively reviewed. There were 14 patients (mean age, 31.2 ± 9.9 years) who underwent isolated ACI and 19 patients who underwent ACI with concomitant MAT (mean age, 34.8 ± 8.4 years). The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score, Lysholm score, Tegner activity score, and 10- to 15-year survival rate were compared between groups. RESULTS All clinical scores showed significant improvement postoperatively in both groups. At final follow-up, the IKDC subjective score was superior in isolated ACI (75.8 ± 18.4) compared to ACI with MAT (61.0 ± 16.6, p = 0.024). The Lysholm score was also higher in isolated ACI (77.5 ± 19.1) than ACI with MAT (62.5 ± 18.1, p = 0.029). The Tegner activity score did not differ between treatments (isolated ACI, 5.3 ± 1.1; ACI with MAT, 4.5 ± 1.3; p = 0.072). The 15-year survival rate for isolated ACI was higher than that of ACI with concomitant MAT (69.6% vs 50.2%), but this difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.19). CONCLUSIONS ACI with concomitant MAT did not restore clinical outcomes as much as isolated ACI. There was a trend for the long-term survival rate to be greater in isolated ACI than ACI with MAT. These results should be considered in planning for the treatment of focal chondral defect with meniscus deficiency. LEVEL OF STUDY Retrospective comparative trial; level of evidence, 3.
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- Kyoung Ho Yoon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, 23, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, 23, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, 23, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, 23, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, 23, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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López-Alcorocho JM, Aboli L, Rodríguez-Iñigo E, Guillén-Vicente I, Guillén-Vicente M, Caballero R, Casqueiro M, Fernández-Jaen TF, Abelow S, Guillen-García P. Clinical outcome and subchondral bone edema presence at two-year follow-up after high density autologous chondrocyte implantation treatment in the knee. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2019; 63:253-260. [PMID: 31147299 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2019.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, a new approach of autologous chondrocyte implantation technique (using as biomaterial a collagen type i/iii membrane) based on increasing cell density called HD-ACI (High Density Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation) has been described. The objective of this paper was to study the clinical outcome and incidence of subchondral bone oedema in patients with cartilage lesions in the knee treated with HD-ACI at 1-2 years of follow-up. METHODS This is a retrospective study performed with forty patients with chondral injuries grade iii-iv. All patients were treated with HD-ACI with a cellular dose of 5×106 chondrocytes /cm2 of lesion. The subjective perception of improvement of symptoms and functionality was measured with the IKDC score (International Knee Documentation Committee). The presence of bone oedema was assessed at 6, 12 and 24 months of follow-up by magnetic resonance imaging. RESULTS IKDC values showed a significant improvement at 12 and 24 months (P<.001). The mean difference of IKDC between the baseline visit and 12 months was 26.3 points, and 31.6 points at 24 months. Twenty-seven point five percent of the patients presented subchondral bone oedema at 2 years of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS HD-ACI is an effective and safe treatment that improves pain, clinical perception and functionality of the joint. No correlation was found between the presence of bone oedema and the patients' clinical outcome.
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- J M López-Alcorocho
- Unidad de Investigación y Departamento de Traumatología, Cínica CEMTRO, Madrid, España.
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- Unidad de Investigación y Departamento de Traumatología, Cínica CEMTRO, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Investigación y Departamento de Traumatología, Cínica CEMTRO, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Investigación y Departamento de Traumatología, Cínica CEMTRO, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Investigación y Departamento de Traumatología, Cínica CEMTRO, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Investigación y Departamento de Traumatología, Cínica CEMTRO, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Investigación y Departamento de Traumatología, Cínica CEMTRO, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Investigación y Departamento de Traumatología, Cínica CEMTRO, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Investigación y Departamento de Traumatología, Cínica CEMTRO, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Investigación y Departamento de Traumatología, Cínica CEMTRO, Madrid, España
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Mehl J, Huck J, Bode G, Hohloch L, Schmitt A, Südkamp NP, Niemeyer P. Clinical mid- to long-term outcome after autologous chondrocyte implantation for patellar cartilage lesions and its correlation with the geometry of the femoral trochlea. Knee 2019; 26:364-73. [PMID: 30795961 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2019.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim was to investigate the clinical results after autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) at the patella in a mid- to long-term course, and whether trochlear dysplasia has an influence on the outcome. METHODS Inclusion criteria were ACI for focal patella cartilage defects and preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Patients with previous trochleoplasty or osteotomy have been excluded. Trochlea morphology was evaluated by sulcus depth, sulcus angle, lateral condyle index (LCI) and Dejour's classification for trochlea dysplasia. The clinical outcome was evaluated by a questionnaire including the Kujala- and IKDC-Scores. Survival of the ACI was analysed by the Kaplan-Meier method. A correlation analysis between morphologic parameters and clinical scores was performed. RESULTS Seventy-eight patients (mean age 33.2 ± 10.7 years) were included (mean follow-up 6.5 ± 3.4 years). The mean sulcus depth was 5.0 ± 1.6 mm (normal value ≥5 mm), the mean sulcus angle was 153.4 ± 9.0° (normal value ≤145°) and the mean LCI was 84.9 ± 7.5% (normal value ≥90%). Major trochlea dysplasia (grades B-D) was seen in 29 patients (36.7%). Five-year survival rate was 98%, satisfaction-rate was 78.9% and the mean clinical scores were 67.6 ± 20.2 for the Kujala-Score and 64.7 ± 20.2 for the IKDC-Score. A lower LCI showed significant correlation with a lower IKDC score (r = 0.25; p = 0.037). CONCLUSIONS The present study reports an excellent survival rate and a good satisfaction rate in a mid- to long-term course after patella ACI. The clinical scores show a high variance and there is evidence that a pathologic trochlea correlates with inferior results.
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Bearing compression from adjacent joints, the articular cartilage is cumulatively pressured in daily life, thus making it prone to injuries; however, once damaged, the self-healing capacity of articular cartilage is limited owing to its low metabolic property. Autologous chondrocyte implantation, a three-step repairing technique for articular lesions, has received satisfactory short-term clinical outcomes, whereas its long-term effect remains controversial. Currently, improved stem-cell therapies and novel biomaterials have shed new lights on autologous chondrocyte implantation. We would, therefore, synthesize these optimization strategies in order of their presences in the three-step protocol, seeking to find and amplify synergic effects between these strategies. The translational potential of this article Autologous chondrocytes implantation serves as an alternative for the treatment of articular cartilage lesions to avoid potentially detrimental effects of applying microfracture. The optimized ACI should improve the cost-effectiveness of repairing articular cartilage while circumventing latent complications like osteophyte. This article synthesized optimization strategies for ACI and provided appropriate applying approaches to maximize their synergic effects. It will be a pioneering trial for combinedly using stem cells and nanotechnology to regenerate cartilage.
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- Yuchen Xiang
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,2nd Affiliated Hospital & ZJU-UOE Institute Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,2nd Affiliated Hospital & ZJU-UOE Institute Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,2nd Affiliated Hospital & ZJU-UOE Institute Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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Seidl CI, Fulga TA, Murphy CL. CRISPR-Cas9 targeting of MMP13 in human chondrocytes leads to significantly reduced levels of the metalloproteinase and enhanced type II collagen accumulation. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2019; 27:140-147. [PMID: 30223022 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the efficacy of CRISPR-Cas9 mediated editing in human chondrocytes, and to develop a genome editing approach relevant to cell-based repair. METHODS Transfection of human articular chondrocytes (both healthy and osteoarthritic) with ribonucleoprotein complexes (RNP) containing Cas9 and a crisprRNA targeting exon2 of MMP13 was performed to assess editing efficiency and effects on MMP13 protein levels and enzymatic activity. Using spheroid cultures, protein levels of a major target of MMP13, type II collagen, were assessed by western blot and immunofluorescence. RESULTS With an editing efficiency of 63-74%, secreted MMP13 protein levels and activity were significantly reduced (percentage decrease 34.14% without and 67.97% with IL-1β based on median values of MMP13 enzymatic activity, N = 7) comparing non-edited with edited cell populations using an exon-targeting gRNA resulting in premature stop codons through non-homologous end joining (NHEJ). Accumulation of cartilage matrix protein type II collagen was enhanced in edited cells in spheroid culture, compared to non-edited controls. CONCLUSION CRISPR-Cas9 mediated genome editing can be used to efficiently and reproducibly establish populations of human chondrocytes with stably reduced expression of key genes of interest without the need for clonal selection. Such an editing approach has the potential to greatly enhance current cell-based therapies for cartilage repair.
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- C I Seidl
- Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7FY, United Kingdom
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- MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DS, United Kingdom
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- Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7FY, United Kingdom.
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Kato Y, Yamada S, Hattori S, Takazawa S, Ohuchi H. Combined autologous chondrocyte implantation and meniscus reconstruction for large chondral defect in the lateral compartment due to discoid lateral meniscus tear: A case report. Regen Ther 2018; 10:64-68. [PMID: 30581898 PMCID: PMC6299147 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Discoid lateral meniscus tear leads to large chondral defect in the lateral compartment of the knee joint. There are few effective treatments for large chondral defect in both the tibial and femoral sides with severe degenerative lateral meniscus. We have developed a combined autologous chondrocyte implantation and meniscus reconstruction technique using hamstring tendon. This technique allows biological reconstruction and avoids knee arthroplasty. Discoid lateral meniscus tear leads to large chondral defect. A combination of autologous chondrocyte implantation and meniscus reconstruction technique using hamstring tendon is introduced. This novel method allows biological reconstruction.
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- Yuki Kato
- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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Kato Y, Chavez J, Yamada S, Hattori S, Takazawa S, Ohuchi H. A large knee osteochondral lesion treated using a combination of osteochondral autograft transfer and second-generation autologous chondrocyte implantation: A case report. Regen Ther 2018; 10:10-16. [PMID: 30525066 PMCID: PMC6260277 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2018.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Full-thickness knee cartilage defects greater than 4 cm2 are best treated with autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI). Since the articular cartilage surrounding the site of implantation does not always have the normal thickness desirable for successful engraftment, there may be benefit in combining ACI with osteochondral autograft transfer, which provides immediate restoration of condylar contour and mechanical function. Case presentation A 19 year-old male who sustained a traumatic anterolateral femoral condyle osteochondral fracture underwent arthroscopic knee surgery three months after injury to harvest healthy cartilage to be sent to the Japan Tissue Engineering Co., Ltd. (J-TEC) for cartilage culture. The patient was re-admitted after four weeks to undergo a procedure using the Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System (OATS®) and the J-TEC autologous cultured cartilage (JACC®) system. Three 4.75-mm osteochondral cylindrical cores were harvested from non-weight-bearing areas of the knee and were transplanted to the lateral periphery of the lateral femoral condyle defect. The cultured cartilage was implanted to the remaining defect with a periosteal cover harvested from the anterolateral ridge of the lateral femoral condyle. Continuous passive range of motion exercises and gait retraining were immediately initiated, with strict no weight-bearing precaution on the operated limb. Partial weight-bearing was allowed four weeks after surgery, which was progressed to full weight-bearing after another two weeks. Conclusion ACI must be viewed as a complementary procedure to osteochondral transplantation and this hybrid technique appears to be a promising surgical approach and treatment option for large cartilage lesions, especially in the younger population.
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- Yuki Kato
- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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Ebert JR, Fallon M, Zheng MH, Tay A. Arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation in the glenohumeral joint: a case report. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2018; 27:e300-7. [PMID: 30120029 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Purpose of Review This review provides an overview of well-established and newly developed cartilage repair techniques for cartilage defects in the patellofemoral joint (PFJ). An algorithm will be presented for approaching cartilage defects considering the distinct anatomy of both the patellar and trochlear articular surfaces. Recent Findings Recent studies on cartilage repair in the PFJ have demonstrated improved outcomes in an attempt to delay or obviate the need for arthroplasty, and improve symptoms in young patients. While autologous chondrocyte implantation shows good and excellent outcomes for chondral lesions, osteochondral defects are adequately addressed with osteochondral allograft transplantation. In case of patellar malalignment, concomitant tibial tubercle osteotomy can significantly improve outcomes. Particulated cartilage and bone marrow aspirate concentrate are potential new alternative treatments for cartilage repair, currently in early clinical studies. Summary Due to the frequency of concomitant anatomic abnormalities in the PFJ, a thorough clinical examination combined with careful indication for each procedure in each individual patient combined with meticulous surgical technique is central to achieve satisfying outcomes. Additional comparative studies of cartilage repair procedures, as well as investigation of newer techniques, are needed.
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Erickson B, Fillingham Y, Hellman M, Parekh SG, Gross CE. Surgical management of large talar osteochondral defects using autologous chondrocyte implantation. Foot Ankle Surg 2018; 24:131-136. [PMID: 29409226 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2017.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2016] [Revised: 12/11/2016] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Talar osteochondral lesions (OLT) occur frequently in ankle sprains and fractures. We hypothesize that matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) will have a low reoperation rate and high patient satisfaction rate in treating OLT less than 2.5cm2. METHODS A systematic review was registered with PROSPERO and performed with PRISMA guidelines using three publicly available free databases. Clinical outcome investigations reporting OLT outcomes with levels of evidence I-IV were eligible for inclusion. All study, subject, and surgical technique demographics were analyzed and compared. Statistics were calculated using Student's t-tests, one-way ANOVA, chi-squared, and two-proportion Z-tests. RESULTS Nineteen articles met our inclusion criteria, which resulted in a total of 343 patients. Six studies pertained to arthroscopic MACI, 8 to open MACI, and 5 studies to open periosteal ACI (PACI). All studies were Level IV evidence. Due to study quality, imprecise and sparse data, and potential for reporting bias, the quality of evidence is low. In comparison of open and arthroscopic MACI, we found both advantages favoring open MACI. However, open MACI had higher complication rates. CONCLUSIONS No procedure demonstrates superiority or inferiority between the combination of open or arthroscopic MACI and PACI in the management of OLT less than 2.5cm2. Ultimately, well-designed randomized trials are needed to address the limitation of the available literature and further our understanding of the optimal treatment options.
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- Brandon Erickson
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
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- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
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- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27707, United States; Duke Fuqua School of Business, Durham, NC 27707, United States
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Aae TF, Randsborg PH, Lurås H, Årøen A, Lian ØB. Microfracture is more cost-effective than autologous chondrocyte implantation: a review of level 1 and level 2 studies with 5 year follow-up. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2018; 26:1044-1052. [PMID: 29128878 PMCID: PMC5876257 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4802-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Focal cartilage defects in the knee may have devastating effect on the knee joint, where two of the main surgical treatment options are microfracture and autologous chondrocyte implantation. Comparative studies have failed to establish which method yields the best clinical results. A cost-effectiveness analysis of microfracture and autologous chondrocyte implantation would contribute to the clinical decision process. METHODS A PubMed search identifying level I and level II studies with 5 year follow-up was performed. With the data from these studies, decision trees with associated service provision and costs connected to the two different techniques were designed. In addition to hospital costs, we included costs connected to physiotherapy following surgery. To paint a broader cost picture, we also included indirect costs to the society due to productivity loss caused by work absence. RESULTS Four high-quality studies, with a follow-up of 5 years, met the inclusion criteria. A total of 319 patients were included, 170 undergoing microfracture and 149 autologous chondrocyte implantation. The re-operation rate was 23 (13.5%) following microfracture, and 18 (12.1%) for autologous chondrocyte implantation. Both groups achieved substantially better clinical scores at 5 years compared to baseline. Microfracture was more cost-effective when comparing all clinical scores. CONCLUSION Microfracture is associated with both lower costs and lower cost per point increase in patient reported outcome measures. There is a need of well-designed, high-quality randomized controlled trials before reliable conclusions regarding cost-effectiveness in the long run is possible. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Tommy Frøseth Aae
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kristiansund Hospital, 6518 Kristiansund, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Campus Ahus, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
- Department of Health Services Research, Akershus University Hospital, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Campus Ahus, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
- Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center (OSTRC), Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, postboks 4014 Ullevål Stadion, 0806 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kristiansund Hospital, 6518 Kristiansund, Norway
- Institute of Neuromedicine, Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
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Siebold R, Suezer F, Schmitt B, Trattnig S, Essig M. Good clinical and MRI outcome after arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation for cartilage repair in the knee. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2018; 26:831-839. [PMID: 28258330 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4491-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE To analyze the clinical outcome and cartilage regeneration after all-arthroscopic Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) using chondrospheres® (ACT3D) for the treatment of full-size articular cartilage lesions at the knee. METHODS Thirty consecutive patients treated by all-arthroscopic ACI for full-size articular cartilage lesions in an otherwise healthy knee were enrolled. The defects were located on the femoral condyles (n = 18), in the trochlea (n = 7) and at the patella (n = 5). Follow-up consisted of a clinical evaluation with assessment of subjective scores. Patient satisfaction was evaluated on a visual analog scale (VAS). 3-Tesla MRI and T2 mapping of the operated and the contralateral healthy knees were included to control the quality of the regenerated cartilage. The MOCART score was assessed by three blinded independent radiologists. RESULTS At the mean follow-up of 3 years ± 10.2 months 26 of the 30 patients (86.6%) were subjectively highly satisfied with the surgical result and assured they would undergo the same procedure again. The mean Lysholm score increased to 77.7 ± 14.6, the mean subjective IKDC significantly to 84.2 ± 5.6 (p < 0.05) and all five subgroups of the KOOS improved significantly (p < 0.05). The subjective outcome was not influenced by the duration of symptoms, age, location, size of defects nor dose of spheroids. The modified MOCART score was a mean of 60 ± 21 (0-80) points. Twenty-four patients (82.7%) were rated higher than 60 points. T2 mapping documented similar cartilage quality of the area of the ACI and the same location at the contralateral knee. Three patients had a MOCART score of 0 with few or no cartilage regeneration on MRI and were considered as failure of the ACI. CONCLUSION In this small cohort of 30 patients, minimal invasive all-arthroscopic ACT 3D using spheroids led to convincing clinical short-to-mid-term results with a significant increase in patients quality of life, satisfaction, reduction of pain, and improvement in knee function. The high morphologic integrity and quality of the ACI was reconfirmed by the Mocart Score and T2 mapping. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rainer Siebold
- HKF, International Center for Hip-Knee-Foot Surgery, ATOS Hospital Heidelberg, Bismarckstrasse 9-15, 69115, Heidelberg, Germany. .,Institute for Anatomy and Cell Biology, INF, Karl-Ruprecht University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- HKF, International Center for Hip-Knee-Foot Surgery, ATOS Hospital Heidelberg, Bismarckstrasse 9-15, 69115, Heidelberg, Germany.,Sporthopaedicum Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- MRI-Department, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), INF, Heidelberg, Germany.,Siemens Healthcare Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, MR Center-High Field MR, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- MRI-Department, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), INF, Heidelberg, Germany.,Department of Radiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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Behrendt P, Feldheim M, Preusse-Prange A, Weitkamp JT, Haake M, Eglin D, Rolauffs B, Fay J, Seekamp A, Grodzinsky AJ, Kurz B. Chondrogenic potential of IL-10 in mechanically injured cartilage and cellularized collagen ACI grafts. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2018; 26:264-75. [PMID: 29169959 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2017.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Revised: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The application of adjunctive mediators in Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) techniques might be useful for improving the dedifferentiated chondrocyte phenotype, to support neocartilage formation and inhibit post-traumatic cartilage destruction. In this study we examined if (a) interleukin 10 treatment can cause chondrogenic phenotype stabilization and matrix preservation in mechanically injured cartilage and if (b) IL-10 can promote chondrogenesis in a clinically applied collagen scaffold for ACI treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS For (a) bovine articular cartilage was harvested, subjected to an axial unconfined injury and treated with bovine IL-10 (1-10,000 pg/ng/ml). For (b) a post-operatively remaining ACI graft was treated with human IL-10. Expression levels of type I/II/X collagen, SOX9 and aggrecan were measured by qPCR (a,b). After 3 weeks cell death was analyzed (nuclear blebbing and TUNEL assay) and matrix composition was determined by GAG measurements and immunohistochemistry (aggrecan, type I/II collagen, hyaluronic acid). STATISTICS One way ANOVA analysis with Bonferroni's correction. RESULTS (a) IL-10 stabilized the chondrogenic phenotype after injurious compression and preserved matrix integrity. This was indicated by elevated expression of chondrogenic markers COL2A1, ACAN, SOX9, while COL1A1 and COL10A1 were reduced. An increased GAG content paralleled this and histological staining of type 2 collagen, aggrecan and toluidine blue were enhanced after 3 weeks. (b) IL-10 [100 pg/ml] improved the chondrogenic differentiation of human chondrocytes, which was accompanied by cartilaginous matrix formation after 3 weeks of incubation. CONCLUSION Interleukin-10 is a versatile adjuvant candidate to control the post-injurious environment in cartilage defects and promote chondrogenesis in ACI grafts.
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