Lara-Arias J, Mendoza-Lemus OF, Martínez-Rodríguez H, Álvarez-Lozano E

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 354-360
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: In spite of their complex structure, the articular cartilage has a low ability to auto repair. The inclusion of an autologous chondrocytes in three-dimensional matrixes have favoured reparation of osteochondrals injuries in femoral condyls. However, talus injuries constitute a relatively rare pathology of the ankle, and therefore sometimes their treatment is hard. Methodology: 23 years male patient with history of a full thickness traumatic injury in the talus surface. He was treated with the technique of autologous chondrocytes implant included in fibrin matrix. A second surgery was done after six months to observe the evolution of the defect repairment. Results: The patient was asymptomatic after four months post-surgery and six months after the implantation. The injury was repaired with the typical characteristics of articular cartilage tissue. Conclusions: Chondrocytes included in fibrin media can provide a microenvironment for the synthesis of extracellular matrix in lesions of full thickness on the talus surface.

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