September 22, 2026 · The American journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1177/03635465261480467

Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma-Enriched Chondral Matrix Implantation Improves Cartilage Repair in an Ovine Model: A Magnetic Resonance Assessment Using the MOCART 2.0 Scoring System

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The authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of autologous chondral platelet-rich plasma matrix implantation (PACI) in enhancing cartilage repair in an ovine model, using magnetic resonance imaging and the MOCART 2.0 scoring system. The results indicated that PACI treatment significantly improved cartilage repair compared to control treatments, demonstrating better defect filling, integration with surrounding cartilage, and overall structural quality. These findings suggest that PACI combined with plasma rich in growth factors could be a promising approach for treating focal cartilage defects in active patients.

Pau Peláez, Elena Damiá Giménez, Marta Torres-Torrillas, Ángel M Hernández-Guerra, Mónica Rubio, Joaquín J Sopena, Rocío Colomer-Selva, José A Rodríguez-Altónaga, José M Gonzalo-Orden, José M Vilar Guereño, Ramón Cugat, José M Carrillo

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