Focal metallic inlay resurfacing prosthesis in articular cartilage defects: short-term results of 118 patients and 2 different implants
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-019-03305-5
Abstract: Background The goal of this study was to share our experience with two different inlay metallic implants in the treatment of knee cartilage defects and to analyze their effects on functional scores. Methods This retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: revision; implant; cartilage defects; focal metallic ... See more keywords
Effects of focal metallic implants on opposing cartilage – an in-vitro study with an abrasion test machine
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03292-4
Abstract: Background For focal cartilage defects, biological repair might be ineffective in patients over 45 years. A focal metallic implant (FMI) (Hemi-CAP Arthrosurface Inc., Franklin, MA, USA) was designed to reduce symptoms. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: machine; opposing cartilage; study; focal metallic ... See more keywords