Published results showed long delays between two-stage cell-based cartilage restoration surgeries with either autologous chondrocyte implantation or matrix autologous chondrocyte implantation may ...

Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects of the Knee With Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Scott D. Gillogly, MD, and Daren M. Newfield, MD, practice at the Atlanta Knee & Shoulder Clinic ...

ACI implantation is reported with CPT code 27412 — Autologous chondrocyte implantation, knee. Carriers have specific coverage restrictions that a coder should be familiar with.

Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and has been further developed and modified over time. For the most recent procedure ...

Sifting through a decade of clinical data tuned up no evidence that autologous chondrocyte implantation is more effective than conventional techniques for treating chondral knee lesions, two ...

Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and has been further developed and modified over time.

Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is available on the NHS as a possible treatment for symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee in people if: they have not had previous knee surgery ...

Figure 2. Autologous chondrocyte implantation, steps 3-5. The periosteum is obtained through a small separate incision over the anteromedial tibia, just distal to the insertion of the pes tendons.

When placing the periostium an area of the patch is left open and Carticel is introduced into the defect before final closure and sealing of that area. The knee is closed. ACI implantation is reported ...

Overview Evidence-based recommendations on autologous chondrocyte implantation in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee. Last reviewed: 4 October 2017 This guidance replaces ...