Acta Chir Belg
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Treatment of deep cartilage defects of the knee using autologous chondrograft transplantation and by abrasive techniques--a randomized controlled study.
To compare outcomes of surgical treatment of deep cartilage defects of the knee in a group of patients treated by autologous chondrograft transplantation versus patients treated by abrasive techniques. ⋯ The results obtained in this study have confirmed the better outcome in patients treated with autologous chondrograft transplantation. This original method was found to be just as effective as abrasive techniques. We recommend its use in clinical practice.