Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Oriented PLGA/ACECM Composite Scaffolds Enhance Structure-Specific Regeneration of Hyaline Cartilage in a Rabbit Model

Figure 2

Schematic of the operation. (a) Full-thickness cylindrical defects (3.5 mm in diameter, 1.5 mm in depth) were created on the patellar grooves of the femora of both rabbit legs. (b) MSC-loaded scaffold constructs were implanted into these defects.

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