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Biologic Adjuncts for Cartilage Repair Surgery

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Dr. Ken Zaslav discusses advancements in articular cartilage repair, emphasizing the importance of addressing the entire knee environment, including ligament stability and inflammation control. Biologics like PRP and BMAC have shown promising preclinical and some clinical results in enhancing cartilage repair with improved histology, growth factors, and integration. Studies reveal that combining scaffolds with PRP or BMAC improves cartilage fill and long-term outcomes. Innovative approaches, including allogeneic MSCs and coral-based implants, demonstrate safety and efficacy with FDA approval for treating various arthritis stages except the most severe. Overall, biologics and new single-stage methods hold promise for improving cartilage repair outcomes.

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Kenneth R. Zaslav, M.D.

Keywords

articular cartilage repair

PRP

BMAC

ligament stability

allogeneic MSCs