The Knee
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 242-244, June 2010

Extended scope of autologous chondrocyte implantation for osteochondral injuries following septic arthritis: A case report

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP, United Kingdom

Received 3 July 2009; received in revised form 25 August 2009; accepted 26 August 2009. published online 30 September 2009.

Abstract 

We report the 9-year clinical, radiographic and histological outcome of autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) used to treat massive cartilage lesions of the medial femoral condyle and patella in an adolescent patient after osteomyelitis and subsequent septic arthritis of the knee. This is the first reported case of ACI performed in the knee for significant chondral lesions secondary to infective changes. Long-term clinical success was achieved using this method, which was outside the usual indications for ACI.

Keywords: Autologous chondrocyte implantation, Septic arthritis, Osteomyelitis

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PII: S0968-0160(09)00167-7

doi:10.1016/j.knee.2009.08.013

The Knee
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 242-244, June 2010

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