Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a moderately new procedure which is used to treat disconnected full-thickness (down to the bone) articular cartilage defects of the knee. ACI has also been performed to correct abnormalities of the patella (knee top) along with different joints of the body.
People who are possible candidates for ACI have a region of damaged cartilage on their knee(s). The pain and swelling, or swelling that restricts their movement impels them to seek this surgery.
ACI is a two-step procedure, which are as follows:
The most widely recognised difficulty is thickening (hypertrophy) of the 'patch' which was used to cover the cartilage defect. The thickening is because of increased friction between the knee and the implanted cartilage, and poorly conducted surgery.
For patients who want to continue their career in sports, a recovery period of 9 to 12 months is a long time and can put them in dilemma about choosing this procedure.
After the procedure, patients are advised to undergo rehabilitation a program. Usually, recovery starts with motion training, partial weight-bearing, and the continuous passive motion (CPM), in which a gadget keeps the joint in motion without help. This goes on for around 10– 12 weeks. In the first 3 months, patients switch to the prescribed diet to gain weight. The operational joint is continuously exercised until it can bear weight without damaging itself.
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