Cartilage injury - autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) (review)
Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for the treatment of cartilage injury (review of existing guidance TA16)
Summary
ACI is not recommended for treating knee problems caused by damaged articular cartilage, unless it is used in studies that are designed to produce good-quality information about the results of the procedure. These results should include measuring any improvement in patients’ quality of life, a ...
This guidance replaces TA16 Knee joints (defective) - autologous cartilage transplantation.
Guidance documents
Implementing this guidance
Other information
We will consult on our review plans for this guidance in January 2012
About this guidance
Technology appraisals TA89
Issued: May 2005
How this guidance was produced
