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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2017; 8(7): 588-601
Published online Jul 18, 2017. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i7.588
Published online Jul 18, 2017. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i7.588
Systematic review on the use of autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis for the repair of articular cartilage defects in patients
Nafisa Shaikh, SAS Facility, Faculty of Science, University of Technology, Sydney NSW 2007, Australia
Matthew K T Seah, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Wasim S Khan, University College London Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Khan WS designed the research; Shaikh N, Seah MKT and Khan WS performed the research; Shaikh N, Seah MKT and Khan WS analyzed the data; Shaikh N and Seah MKT wrote the paper; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Data sharing statement: None.
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Correspondence to: Matthew K T Seah, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom. matt.seah@doctors.org.uk
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Received: January 23, 2017
Peer-review started: January 29, 2017
First decision: May 11, 2017
Revised: May 28, 2017
Accepted: June 12, 2017
Article in press: June 13, 2017
Published online: July 18, 2017
Peer-review started: January 29, 2017
First decision: May 11, 2017
Revised: May 28, 2017
Accepted: June 12, 2017
Article in press: June 13, 2017
Published online: July 18, 2017
Core Tip
Core tip: Studies looking at autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) in humans suggest improved patient reported outcomes in the short-to-medium term but there is significant variation in the scaffolds, surgical techniques and rehabilitation regimes used. The literature remains equivocal on whether the defect size and location, and patient factors affect the outcome. More high level studies with extensive and robust validated outcome measures should be conducted to evaluate the medium- and long-term effect of the AMIC procedure.