Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)- Know the facts
Recently a News paper carried a report on Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in India. Chondroctyes form the substance of articular cartilage in joints. Articular cartilage is the shiny lining or shock absorber of joints. Articular chondrocyte implantation refers to the surgical implantation of articular cartilage forming cells in an area of localized cartilage loss. This procedure…