Conclusion
ACT is a treatment for symptomatic, full-thickness, chondral and osteochondral lesions of the knee, which is able to produce a hyaline-like repair tissue and restore knee function. It is possible to return to football and other high-level competitive sports; 83% of players could return to football if the operation was within 12 months after injury. If the player can comply with the rehabilitation period of 12–15 months, it seems that ACT as the primary treatment gives best options for return to football with durable results.
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Peterson, L., Ernest, C. (2006). Articular Cartilage Lesions in Football Players. In: Volpi, P. (eds) Football Traumatology. Springer, Milano . https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0419-5_23
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