Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 257-261 , October 2006

Arthroscopic Technique for Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for the Treatment of Large Chondral Defects in the Knee and Ankle

  • Stephen P. Abelow, MD, FACS

      Affiliations

    • Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Center, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
    • Unidad de Investigación Biomedica, Clinica CEMTRO, Madrid, Spain.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Stephen P. Abelow, MD, FACS, Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Center, 2311 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Suite 6, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
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  • Pedro Guillen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Unidad de Investigación Biomedica, Clinica CEMTRO, Madrid, Spain.
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  • Tomas Ramos

      Affiliations

    • Unidad de Investigación Biomedica, Clinica CEMTRO, Madrid, Spain.

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PII: S1048-6666(06)00077-2

doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2006.08.006

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 257-261 , October 2006

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