Arthroscopic Fixation of Cell Free Polymer-Based Cartilage Implants with a Bioinspired Polymer Surface on the Hip Joint: A Cadaveric Pilot Study

<table class="table-group" id="tab3"><tr><td><table class="table"><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="4"><hr/></td></tr><tr class="thead"><td align="left">Advantages </td><td align="left">Disadvantages</td><td align="left">Pros </td><td align="left">Cons</td></tr><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="4"><hr/></td></tr><tr><td align="left">Single-stage procedure<br/>Suitable for medium chondral defects (2–4 cm²)<br/>Low operative cost</td><td align="left">Demanding arthroscopic technique<br/>Demanding production of the implant</td><td align="left">Minimal invasiveness procedure<br/>Rapid rehabilitation</td><td align="left">Unsuitable for larger chondral defects (&gt;4 cm²)</td></tr><tr class="table-tr"><td colspan="4"><hr class="tbody-hr"/></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>

Summary of the clinical procedure of the PGA-PM-scaffolds.

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Table 3: Arthroscopic Fixation of Cell Free Polymer-Based Cartilage Implants with a Bioinspired Polymer Surface on the Hip Joint: A Cadaveric Pilot Study 

Table 3 | Arthroscopic Fixation of Cell Free Polymer-Based Cartilage Implants with a Bioinspired Polymer Surface on the Hip Joint: A Cadaveric Pilot Study 