autologous chondrocyte transplantation

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Orthopedic surgery A procedure for treating defects of articular cartilage Background Defects of articular cartilage often follow joint trauma and, if large and deep enough, lead to pain and joint dysfunction followed by osteoarthritis, eventually requiring replacement of the joint by an artifical prosthesis; total knee replacement is commonly performed on those > 60 yrs of age, but is increasingly problematic in younger Pts, as mechanical joints have a limited lifespan. See Total knee replacement.

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