| 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 |