Osteo-core plasty: minimally invasive approach for subchondral pathologies

The subchondral bone is a critical part of the osteochondral unit, providing nutrients to overlying articular cartilage, thereby maintaining viability chondral tissue. also provides firm mechanical support assist with stability cartilage and distribution stress. Subchondral pathology, diagnosed as marrow lesion (BML) on magnetic resonance imaging, may be seen in variety pathologic conditions, including knee osteoarthritis (OA). Bone lesions accelerate degenerative changes joint, treatment these prolong joint longevity. Presently, options for are limited. Osteo-core plasty minimally invasive pathology that consists two parts: (1) decompression administration aspirate concentrate (BMAC) promote tissue healing, (2) implantation autograft provide support. In an observational study 24 patients have been treated due symptomatic lesions. At 2 year follow-up they showed significant improvement patient-reported scores compared preoperative assessment. Based early clinical data has demonstrated efficacy associated osteoarthritis.