abstract |
A kit and a method for the effective treatment of articulating joint surface cartilage ( 10 ) by the transplantation of chondrocytes ( 18 ) to a surface to be treated. The method includes the steps of placing chondrocytes ( 18 ) in a defect ( 30 ) of the articulating joint surface, and covering the surface to be treated with an absorbable covering cap ( 16 ). The present invention also includes a kit for chondrocyte transplantation including a covering cap ( 16 ) and securing device. |