Osteo-core plasty: minimally invasive approach for subchondral pathologies

• Main Authors: Katarzyna Herman (Author), Graeme P. Whyte (Author), Anna Montagna (Author), Leandra Bizzoco (Author), Nogah Shabshin (Author), Dawid Szwedowski (Author), Alberto Gobbi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

The subchondral bone is a critical part of the osteochondral unit, providing nutrients to the overlying articular cartilage, thereby maintaining viability of the chondral tissue. The subchondral bone also provides firm mechanical support to assist with stability of the articular cartilage and distri...