The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of implanting bead-type autologous chondrocytes (CartiLife®) obtained by culturing expanded costal chondrocytes of the patient with a chondral defect in the knee. The patients will be assessed clinically using clinical, biochemical and IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee) outcomes preoperatively as well as 4, 8, 24 and 48 weeks postoperatively to assess the relief of symptoms and joint function.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
6
Biological: CartiLife® Procedure: CartiLife® is beads (1.0 to 1.5 mm in diameter) in suspension, developed from autologous chondrocytes. The beads are implanted in a volume of 1 cm3 per the capacity of the syringe to the affected area through injection with a fibrin adhesive through minimal arthrotomy.
Adverse events
Number of adverse events
Time frame: 48 weeks
IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee)
Changes in IKDC scores during each visit The IKDC Score is a subjective questionnaire filled out by the patient ranges from 0-100, where a score of 100 is interpreted to mean no limitation with sporting activities or daily living and the complete absence of symptoms
Time frame: Baseline to 48 weeks
X-ray
Changes in structure during each visit
Time frame: Baseline 48 weeks
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