Clinical effectiveness of various treatments for cartilage defects compared with microfracture: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Sathish Muthu, Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan, Girinivasan Chellamuthu, Mohammad Thabrez
Abstract
Background: Advancements have been made in the realm of cartilage regenerative techniques in the past decades. However, their comparative advantage has not yet been fully studied. Objectives: To comparatively analyze the functional, radiological and histological outcomes, and complications of various procedures available for the treatment of cartilage defects.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRandomized controlled trialCartilageMeta-analysisHyaline cartilageSurgeryAdverse effectCochrane LibraryRadiological weaponTransplantationOsteoarthritisInternal medicineArticular cartilagePathologyAnatomyAlternative medicineOsteoarthritis Treatment and MechanismsPeriodontal Regeneration and TreatmentsKnee injuries and reconstruction techniques