Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects in Athletes: An Analysis of Functional Outcome and Lesion Appearance

Orthopedics - Tập 21 Số 7 - Trang 761-768 - 1998
Field T. Blevins1, J. Richard Steadman, Juan J. Rodrigo, James F. Silliman
1Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131-5296, USA.

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ABSTRACT This article characterizes chondral injuries and reviews the results of microfracture treatment in high-level competitive and recreational athletes. Thirty-eight high-level and 140 recreational athletes completed functional questionnaires preoperatively and yearly postoperatively, recording symptoms, function, and activity level. Second-look arthroscopy tapes were available in 26 high-level and 54 recreational athletes. The mean follow-up for the high-level athletes was 3.7±1.4 years. Chondral defects averaged 223±180 mm p 2 . Lesion size and follow-up were not significantly different in the recreational group. Functional questionnaire responses demonstrated significant improvements from the time of microfracture to final follow-up. Improvement in function and symptoms was similar for the competitive and recreational athletes.

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Orthopedics

Tập 21 Số 7

761-768

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