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Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) for a large chondral defect in a professional football player: a case report

We report on the 2-year follow-up outcome after matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) in a case of large cartilage lesion of the lateral femoral condyle in a professional football player previously treated with two failed microfracture procedures. Preoperative Tegner-Lysholm and Brittberg-Peterson scores were 64 and 58, and at the second year they were 91 and 6. MRI evaluation demonstrated fill of the defect with signal intensity of the repair tissue resembling healthy cartilage. Second look arthroscopy revealed robust, smooth cartilage covering the lateral femoral condyle. He returned to his former competitive level without restrictions or complaints one year after the procedure.

cartilage; femoral condyle; matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation; football player; arthroscopy

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