The Use of All-Arthroscopic Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis for the Management of Humeral and Glenoid Chondral Defects in the Shoulder

Autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) is often used for treating chondral defects in different joints. We describe an all-arthroscopic approach for the treatment of glenoid and humeral chondral lesions with this technique. AMIC starts with the use of microfractures of the damaged cartilage...

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Main Authors: Adrián Cuéllar, M.D., Miguel Ángel Ruiz-Ibán, M.D., Ph.D., Ricardo Cuéllar, M.D., Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-04-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628715001826