Autologous chondrocyte transplantation of the knee
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32003000770
English
Authors' objectives:
This Assessment updates a previous TEC Assessment and examines the available evidence to determine whether autologous chondrocyte transplantation (ACT) of the articular cartilage of the knee is clinically effective when used as a first-line therapy or as a second-line therapy after a prior therapy has failed.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.bcbs.com/blueresources/tec/contact-tec.html
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Cartilage Diseases
- Cartilage, Articular
- Chondrocytes
- Knee Injuries
- Transplantation, Autologous
Contact
Organisation Name:
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Contact Address:
BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321
Contact Name:
tec@bcbsa.com
Contact Email:
tec@bcbsa.com
Copyright:
BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBS)
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