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2. Knee cartilage replacement therapy - Wikipedia

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   One cell-based replacement technique is called autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) or autologous chondrocyte transplantation (ACT). A review evaluating autologous chondrocyte implantation was published in 2010. The conclusions are that it is an effective treatment for full thickness chondral defects.

3. Articular cartilage repair - Wikipedia

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   Arthroscopic lavage is a "cleaning up" procedure of the knee joint. This short-term solution is not considered as an articular cartilage repair procedure but rather a palliative treatment to reduce pain, mechanical restriction and inflammation. Lavage focuses on removing degenerative articular cartilage flaps and fibrous tissue.

4. Meniscal cartilage replacement therapy - Wikipedia

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   Removal of the meniscus cartilage leads to progressive, degenerative arthritis of the knee joint. Replacing the badly damaged or deficient meniscus with a meniscus transplant from a human donor restores normal knee structure and helps protect the remaining joint surfaces. Meniscal transplantation is relatively uncommon, although it is gaining ...

5. Does Medicare cover knee replacement? - AOL

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   Coinsurance: This is the percentage of treatment costs that a person must self-fund. For Medicare Part B, this is 20%. ... A person can have knee replacement surgery as an inpatient or outpatient ...

6. Health and Wellness: Six tips for managing knee pain without ...

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   If arthritis is a concern, consider activities that build strength without overloading the knee, like Pilates or resistance band exercises. Movement is key, but be sure to avoid high-impact ...

7. Autologous chondrocyte implantation - Wikipedia

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   Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI, ATC code M09AX02 ()) is a biomedical treatment that repairs damages in articular cartilage.ACI provides pain relief while at the same time slowing down the progression or considerably delaying partial or total joint replacement (knee replacement) surgery.