Table 2.
Semi-quantitative scoring system for mascoscopic evaluation of regenerated cartilage defects at 1, 2, 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery (9=normal; 0=worst healing).
| Categories | Score | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Surface appearance of repairing tissue | 3 | 100 % normala |
| 2 | >75% normal | |
| 1 | 50–75% normal | |
| 0 | <50% normal | |
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| Percent area of defect filled | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | >75% | |
| 1 | 50–75% | |
| 0 | <50% | |
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| Graft-recipient tissue integration | 3 | 100% of perimeter |
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| 2 | >75% | |
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| 1 | 50–75% | |
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| 0 | <50% | |
a
Smooth, white, indistinguishable from normal healthy cartilage.