Joint Surface Lesions in the Knee Treated with an Acellular Aragonite-Based Scaffold: A 3-Year Follow-Up Case Series

Author:

Van Genechten Wouter12ORCID,Vuylsteke Kristien1,Struijk Caroline2,Swinnen Linus3ORCID,Verdonk Peter124

Affiliation:

1. MoRe Foundation, Antwerp, Belgium

2. Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium

3. Department of Radiology, AZ Monica, Antwerp-Deurne, Antwerp, Belgium

4. ORTHOCA, Antwerp, Belgium

Abstract

Objective The study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcome and repair capacity of a cell-free aragonite-based scaffold in patients with an isolated symptomatic joint surface lesion (JSL) of the knee. Design Thirteen patients (age 33.5 ± 8.9; female 23%; body mass index 25.3 ± 3.4, K/L [Kellgren-Lawrence] 1.8) with a JSL (2.6 ± 1.7 cm2 [1.0-7.5 cm2]) of the distal femur were enrolled in a single-center prospective case series. Safety and clinical outcome was assessed by the KOOS (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score), IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee), Lysholm, and Tegner activity scale at baseline and 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months follow-up. The MOCART 2.0 and scaffold integration were evaluated on magnetic resonance imaging at 12, 24, and 36 months postoperatively. Results Primary outcome (KOOS pain) improved with 36.5 ± 14.7 points at 12 months ( P = 0.002) and 41.2 ± 14.7 points at 36 months ( P = 0.002) follow-up. Similar increasing trends were observed for the other KOOS subscales, IKDC, and Lysholm score, which were significantly better at each follow-up time point relative to baseline ( P < 0.05). Activity level increased from 2.75 ± 1.6 to 4.6 ± 2.2 points at final follow-up ( P = 0.07). The MOCART was 61.7 ± 12.6 at 12 months and 72.9 ± 13.0 at 36 months postoperatively. Sixty-six to 100% implant integration and remodeling was observed in 73.3% cases at 36 months. No serious adverse events were reported. Conclusion The study demonstrated that the biphasic aragonite-based scaffold is a safe and clinically effective implant for treating small-medium sized JSLs of the distal femur in a young and active patient cohort. The implant showed satisfying osteointegration and restoration of the osteochondral unit up to 3 years postimplantation.

Funder

CartiHeal

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation,Biomedical Engineering,Immunology and Allergy

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