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Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 1/2013

Open Access 01-01-2013 | Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

Outcome of Autologous Matrix Induced Chondrogenesis (AMIC) in cartilage knee surgery: data of the AMIC Registry

Authors: J. Gille, P. Behrens, P. Volpi, L. de Girolamo, E. Reiss, W. Zoch, S. Anders

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Introduction

Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis (AMIC) is an innovative treatment for localized full-thickness cartilage defects combining the well-known microfracturing with collagen I/III scaffold. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate the medium-term results of this enhanced microfracture technique for the treatment of chondral lesions of the knee.

Methods and materials

Patients treated with AMIC (Chondro-Gide®, Geistlich Pharma, Switzerland) were followed using the AMIC Registry, an internet-based tool to longitudinally track changes in function and symptoms by the Lysholm score and VAS.

Results

A series of 57 patients was enrolled. The average age of patients (19 females, 38 males) was 37.3 years (range 17–61 years). The mean defect size of the chondral lesions was 3.4 cm2 (range 1.0–12.0 cm2). All defects were classified as grade III (n = 20) or IV (n = 37) according to the Outerbridge classification. Defects were localized at the medial (n = 32) or lateral (n = 6) condyle, at the trochlea (n = 4) and at the patella (n = 15). The follow-up period was 2 years. The majority of patients were satisfied with the postoperative outcome, reporting a significant decrease of pain (mean VAS preop = 7.0; 1 year postop = 2.7; 2 years postop = 2.0). Significant improvement of the mean Lysholm score was observed as early as 1 year after AMIC and further increased values were noted up to 2 years postoperatively (preop. 50.1, 1 year postop. 79.9, 2 year postop. 85.2).

Conclusions

AMIC is an effective and safe method of treating symptomatic chondral defects of the knee. However, further studies with long-term follow-up are needed to determine if the grafted area will maintain structural and functional integrity over time.

Level of evidence

Prognostic study, Level IV.
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Metadata
Title
Outcome of Autologous Matrix Induced Chondrogenesis (AMIC) in cartilage knee surgery: data of the AMIC Registry
Authors
J. Gille
P. Behrens
P. Volpi
L. de Girolamo
E. Reiss
W. Zoch
S. Anders
Publication date
01-01-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-012-1621-5

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