ChondroCelect (R) from Tigenix is an autologous chondrocyte treatment for articular cartilage defects of the knee. Defects are debrided, and the defect is sealed with a biological membrane.  ChondroCelect is commercially available in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, the...

Chondrotissue is a 1-step, cell-free implant for joint cartilage repair.  It is used to treat traumatic or degenerative cartilage defects in combination with marrow stimulating techniques such as microfracturing or Pridie drilling.    Clinical studies demonstrate that...

DBX Demineralised Bone Matrix from Synthes and the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) is a bone powder produced by the removal of minerals from cortical bone in a sodium hyaluronate carrier. It has osteoinductive potential and is osteoconductive. However, it does not provide...

This product consists of particulated natural (ie human allograft) articular cartilage containing living cells and derived from donors under 13 years of age. It is intended for focal articular cartilage defects, and the product is fixed with fibrin, therefore not requiring a periosteal flap....

Euflexxa(TM) is a prescription-only injection therapy administered in a course of 3 injections, usually as one injection a week for three weeks, although some authors recommend 5 injections. Pain relief for six months is described. The most common side effects include pain at the injection...