Outcomes of microfracture for traumatic chondral defects of the knee: average 11-year follow-up

Steadman JR, Briggs KK, Rodrigo JJ, et al. · Arthroscopy

At average 11.3 years, Lysholm improved from 59 to 89 and Tegner from 3 to 6; 80% rated themselves improved at 7 years. Younger patients did best.

Population

72 patients (75 knees) aged 45 or younger with traumatic full-thickness chondral defects, treated by the technique's originator

Intervention

Microfracture

Comparator

None

Limitations

Uncontrolled inventor's series from a single center; selected young patients without arthritis; self-rated outcomes.