Cost and health status analysis after autologous chondrocyte implantation and mosaicplasty: a retrospective comparison.

OBJECTIVES: Chondral defects of the knee cartilage are prevalent. Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) and mosaicplasty are increasingly used to treat symptomatic knee defects. This study assessed the costs and health status outcomes after ACI and mosaicplasty. METHODS: Patients were eligible...

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Main Authors: Derrett, S, Stokes, E, James, M, Bartlett, W, Bentley, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005