Guidance

Evidence-based recommendations on microstructural scaffold (patch) insertion without autologous cell implantation for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects in adults and young people. This involves stimulating growth of new cartilage in the knee.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: 2019

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)