Nicholas Mark Gutierrez MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Jean Jose MS, DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ty Kanyn Subhawong MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

James Banks MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Bryson Lesniak MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michael Baraga, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Thomas Temple MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Focal full-thickness articular cartilage defects are prevalent in young active patients and often result in significant morbidity. The use of BioCartilage as an adjunct to standard microfracture surgery has emerged as a promising technique for cartilage restoration. A description of BioCartilage and its post-operative MR imaging appearance are provided in this exhibit. It is essential that the musculoskeletal radiologist becomes familiar with this surgical technique and its post-operative MR imaging findings including potential complications.

- Indications - Surgical technique - What is BioCartilage? • Dehydrated, micronized allogeneic cartilage extracellular matrix containing proteoglycans and type II collagen among other matrix elements. - What is the role of BioCartilage? • Primarily provides scaffolding over a microfracture defect and promotes regeneration of more hyaline-like cartilage in conjunction with platelet-rich plasma (PRP). - Post-operative MR imaging • Fast spin echo, gradient echo, and T2 mapping • Signs of incomplete incorporation and other complications with illustrative cases  

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Gutierrez, N, Jose, J, Subhawong, T, Banks, J, Lesniak, B, Baraga, M, Temple, T, MR Imaging of BioCartilage Augmented Microfracture Surgery.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14007489.html