Autologous chondrocyte implantation to treat femoral condyle and talar lesions

Objective: To show the first Brazilian autologous chondrocyteimplantation. Methods: Young patients with localized lesions infemoral condyle and talus were selected. The clinical evaluationwas complemented with the imaginologic resources. Results: Theneoformed cartilage tissue occupies the defect. The patients showedimprove in the quality life, returning to the daily and sport activities. Conclusions: It was possible to concluded that the autologous chondrocyte implantation is a promising technique for the treatment of femoral condyle and talar condral lesions.