Comparison of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation and Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Knee in a Large Insurance Database: Reoperation Rate, Complications, and Cost Analysis.

Kyle R SochackiKunal VarshneyaJacob G CalceiMarc R SafranGeoffrey D AbramsJoseph DonahueConstance ChuSeth L Sherman

Published in: Cartilage (2020)

Autologous chondrocyte implantation had significantly higher reoperation rates and cost with similar complication rates compared with OCA. Concomitant osteotomy significantly reduced the risk for reoperation in both groups.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
platelet rich plasma
cell therapy
bone marrow
knee osteoarthritis
risk factors
stem cells
emergency department
long term care
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
clinical evaluation
electronic health record