Knee cartilage showdown: which surgery wins?
NCT ID NCT00560664
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two surgical methods to repair damaged knee cartilage: a newer cell-based technique (autologous chondrocyte implantation) and a standard bone-graft method (mosaicoplasty). 58 adults aged 18-50 with isolated knee lesions took part. The goal was to see which approach provides better knee function and healing after 2 years.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH Nord Mayenne
Mayenne, 53 103, France
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CHU de Caen
Caen, 14 033, France
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CHU de Grenoble
Grenoble, 38 042, France
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CHU de Lyon
Lyon, Lyon, 69300, France
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CHU de Nancy
Nancy, 54 035, France
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CHU de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, 67 400, France
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Centre médico chirurgical de Dracy-Le-Fort
Dracy-le-Fort, 71 640, France
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Ch Versailles
Le Chesnay, 78 150, France
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Clinique Chenieux
Limoges, 87 000, France
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Clinique du cours Dillon
Toulouse, France
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HIA Bégin
Saint-Mandé, 94 160, France
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Orthopaedic surgery Departement Brest University Hospital
Brest, 29200, France