July 23, 2026 · Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1177/23259671261450542

Morphometric and Cellular Evaluation of Delaminated Cartilage From the Acetabulum

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The study aims to evaluate the morphology, outgrowth, and functionality of chondrocytes from delaminated acetabular cartilage flaps compared to control samples, to determine their suitability for minced cartilage implantation. While delaminated cartilage shows altered morphology and necrotic areas, the authors found no significant differences in chondrocyte viability, outgrowth potential, or functionality between delaminated and control samples, suggesting that these flaps could be viable for implantation when supplemented with TGF-β1.

Sebastian Gebhardt, Janosch Schoon, Emely Bortel, Georgi I Wassilew, Alexander Zimmerer

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