Abstract
Articular cartilage shows very limited self-healing capacity, which is why damages to this tissue can lead to significant impairment of the joint function. Despite scientific progress regarding diagnosis and treatment of cartilage defects in recent years, they still represent a challenge to orthopedic clinicians, which is even more applicable for the shoulder in comparison to other joints. Since lesions of the chondral layer are a risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis, early detection and adequate therapy are crucial, especially in young and active patients, to avoid rapid deterioration of the joint function and the need for early arthroplasty.
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Mehl, J., Beitzel, K. (2017). Cartilage Defects. In: Imhoff, A., Savoie III, F. (eds) Shoulder Instability Across the Life Span. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-54077-0_26
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