Osteoarthritis and cartilage
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Osteoarthr. Cartil. · Oct 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialTraditional vs accelerated approaches to post-operative rehabilitation following matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI): comparison of clinical, biomechanical and radiographic outcomes.
To determine the effectiveness of 'accelerated' compared to 'traditional' post-operative load bearing rehabilitation protocols following matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI). ⋯ The 'accelerated' load bearing approach that reduced the length of time spent ambulating on crutches resulted in reduced knee pain, improved function, no graft complications and may speed up the recovery of normal gait function. Patient follow-up to at least 24 months would be required to observe longer-term graft outcomes.