During the maci implant procedure, your surgeon will prepare your knee by removing the damaged cartilage The maci implant is shaped to match the defect, then placed and secured. To help assist you prior to and throughout your maci procedure, the my maci app is an excellent resource for personalized guidance on how to prepare, what to expect, and how to make the best of your rehabilitation program. Maci (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) is made up of your own (autologous) cells expanded and placed onto film that can be absorbed back into your own tissue. One option is maci, a third generation autologous chondrocyte implantation (aci) treatment used for the repair of symptomatic cartilage damage of the adult knee. Is maci the right knee cartilage repair option
Here's what you should talk to your doctor about to determine your eligibility.
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