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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2001; 05(4): 345-364
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-19044
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-19044
Postoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Articular Cartilage Repair
Leyla Alparslan1 , Carl S. Winalski2 , Robert D. Boutin3 , Tom Minas4- 1Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
- 2Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, and Cartilage Repair Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
- 3Med-Tel International, McClean, VA
- 4Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, and Cartilage Repair Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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Publication History
Publication Date:
17 December 2001 (online)
ABSTRACT
The treatment of articular cartilage injuries remains a challenge because cartilage has a limited capacity for spontaneous repair. Over the past decade, a number of surgical interventions have been developed to produce a durable repair. This article reviews the available treatment options, including their indications, technique, and clinical results, and illustrates the MR imaging appearance of normal repair sites and postoperative complications.
KEYWORD
Articular cartilage - magnetic resonance imaging - cartilage repair - cartilage transplantation - autologous chondrocyte transplantation - osteochondral transplantation - microfracture
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