ACI |
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation |
MACI |
Matrix-Assisted Chondrocyte Implantation |
ECM |
Extracellular Matrix |
AMIC |
Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis |
MSC |
Mesenchymal Stem Cells |
OATS |
Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System |
PRP |
Platelet-Rich Plasma |
BMC |
Bone Marrow Concentrate |
PDGF |
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor |
TGF-β |
Transforming Growth Factor beta |
FGF |
Fibroblast Growth Factor |
EGF |
Epidermal Growth Factor |
GAG |
Glycosaminoglycan |
PLGA |
Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) |
PEG |
Polyethylene Glycol |
RGD |
tripeptide (arg-gly-asp) |
PCL |
Polycaprolactone |
PGA |
Polyglycolic Acid |
PLA |
Polylactic Acid |
PDS |
Polydioxanone |
FDA |
Food and Drug Administration |
NP |
Nanoparticle |
PVA |
Polyvinyl Acid |
PROM |
Patient Reported Outcome Measure |