Articular Cartilage Repair of the Knee in Children and Adolescents

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-372982
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.37298

Salzmann, Gian M. ; Niemeyer, Philipp ; Hochrein, Alfred ; Stoddart, Martin J. ; Angele, Peter

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Abstract

Articular cartilage predominantly serves a biomechanical function, which begins in utero and further develops during growth and locomotion. With regard to its 2-tissue structure (chondrocytes and matrix), the regenerative potential of hyaline cartilage defects is limited. Children and adolescents are increasingly suffering from articular cartilage and osteochondral deficiencies. Traumatic ...