Microfracture of Articular Cartilage. Issue 6 (28th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sommerfeldt, Mark F.; Magnussen, Robert A.; Hewett, Timothy E.; Kaeding, Christopher C.; Flanigan, David C.
• Is Part Of: JBJS reviews. Volume 4:Issue 6(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-06-28
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.15.00005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-9185

Abstract

Abstract : Microfracture is a treatment option for symptomatic, full-thickness cartilage defects. Microfracture is most likely to be successful when performed in nonobese patients under the age of thirty years for small (<2 to 4-cm2) femoral condylar defects that have been symptomatic for a short time (less than twelve to twenty-four months). Microfracture has acceptable short-term clinical results, but results can be expected to decline over time. Long-term studies that compare microfracture with advanced cartilage restoration techniques are required to ascertain whether these newer techniques provide longer-lasting results.