Cartilage Issues in Football (Soccer)

Cartilage Issues in Football (Soccer): An Executive Summary of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)/ International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) Initiative.

Microfracture in Football (Soccer) Players

Background: Little information is available on the results of microfracture in competitive football (soccer) players. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of this technique to restore joint function to a level that allows return to this popular highimpact sport. Methods: This article provides an overview of the basic science and the current published scientific evidence for articular cartilage rep...

Return to Sports after Articular Cartilage Repair in the Football (Soccer) Player

BACKGROUND The ability to return to football (soccer) presents a critical aspect for successful treatment of articular cartilage injury in the football (soccer) player. METHODS Information about sports participation after articular cartilage repair was collected from the literature. Special focus was placed on data in football athletes with information on return rate, timing of return, level ...

Cartilage Repair in Football (Soccer) Athletes

The prevalence of focal articular cartilage lesions among athletes is higher than in the general population. Treatment goals differ considerably between the professional and recreational athlete. High financial stakes and the short duration of a professional career influence the treatment selection for the professional athlete, while such parameters weigh differently in recreational sports. Thi...

Evolution and Current Role of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects in the Football (Soccer) Player

BACKGROUND Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) continues to technically evolve, but how the technical innovations affect the ability to participate in high-impact sports such as football is unknown. METHODS Clinical studies describing athletes treated with first-, second-, or third-generation ACI techniques were reviewed. The technical developments of ACI were evaluated, and the results...