UK reviews ACT (autologous cartilage transplantation) for major knee cartilage defects
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The UK's Department of Health has launched a review of its policy on the use of autologous cartilage transplantation (ACT) for the treatment of clinically significant ("full-thickness") cartilage defects in knee joints. The health technology assessment (HTA) report is due to be published in mid-2005.