(All images or drawings are generated by MUSC Orthopaedic Research Lanboratory)
Figure 1. Intercondylar groove osteochondral defect model in the
rabbit. (A) A 3.5 mm defect is created using
a ACE trephine. (B) The osteochondral plug is removed. (C) The defect
is filled with a polymer scaffold.
Figure 2. Miniature pig cartilage defect model.
Figure 3. Miniature pig cartilage defect model (7 mm diameter, 2.5 mm in thickness).
Figure 4. Macro image at necropsy 6 months after transplantation of a fresh osteochondral allograft.
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