ChondroCelect for Simple cartilage defects of the femoral condyle of the knee in adults

For the treatment of adults with single cartilage defects of the femoral condyle measuring between 1-4 cm2 (ICRS III or IV), the therapeutic value of ChondroCelect is equal to that of microfracture treatment. Its value is lower for defects larger than 4 cm2, because no research data are available in which ChondroCelect was subjected to methodologically responsible research.

This report is a summary of recommendations by the National Health Care Institute. The original text is in Dutch.