Abstract
Patellofemoral cartilage lesions can often be difficult to treat. Because of the unique biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint, even subtle alterations of the mechanics secondary to instability, abnormal joint anatomy, or malalignment can lead to alteration in cartilage homeostasis with ultimate destruction of the articular cartilage. Treatment of large full-thickness articular cartilage lesions of the patella greater than 2.5–3.0 cm2 that have failed previous conservative and operative treatment modalities are a considerable problem to deal with in young and middle-aged population (Figs. 28.1 and 28.2).
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Abelow, S.P. et al. (2014). Matrix Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation of the Patella: From ACI to MACI to ICC. In: Gobbi, A., Espregueira-Mendes, J., Nakamura, N. (eds) The Patellofemoral Joint. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54965-6_28
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