Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2017; 21(02): 147-164
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1599211
Review Article
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Surgical Correction of Articular Damage in the Knee: Osteoarticular Transplantation to Joint Reconstruction

Xue Susan Bai
1   Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
,
Jonelle M. Thomas
2   Department of Radiology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
,
Alice S. Ha
1   Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Publication Date:
29 March 2017 (online)

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Abstract

Injuries of the articular cartilage remain difficult to treat and can range from small articular cartilage defects to end-stage severe osteoarthritis. In this review, we discuss various surgical treatment options including imaging features and associated complications. Specifically, we review microfracture, acellular matrix-induced microfracture, autologous osteochondral transplantation, osteochondral allograft transplantation, autologous chondrocyte implantation, along with various forms of knee arthroplasties.