Arthroscopic Treatment of Hip Chondral Defect With Microfracture and Platelet‐Rich Plasma–Infused Micronized Cartilage Allograft Augmentation

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Abstract
Over the past decade, arthroscopic microfracture has become increasingly popular to treat full‐thickness (Outerbridge grade IV) chondral defects of the hip. This procedure borrows marrow stimulation treatment principles and techniques from knee arthroscopy, with similar mixed clinical outcomes that may be more favorable in the short term (See video under supplementary data.
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  • Smith and Nephew
  • American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

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