Arthroscopic repair of knee cartilage defects with minced cartilage autograft: a 6-month follow-up case report study

Knee cartilage defects can cause significant pain and disability, leading to progressive degenerative changes if left untreated. Arthroscopic repair of these defects with minced cartilage autograft has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional surgical techniques. Articular cartilage was harvested from the edge of the osteochondral defect and from the edge of the supracondylar notch with a shaver. After that, the mixed cartilage was combined with prp in thrombinator were aplicated on the defect covered with fibrin glue. Postoperatively, the patient reported significant improvement in pain and function.