Clinical Results of an indivisualised mini-metal implant for Cartilage lesions in the knee

Aims and Objectives: We report prospective detailed results of patients undergoing treatment for chondral defects usingEpisealer, a patient-specific 2nd generation individualized mini-metal implant, based on a three dimensional MRI planing. Materials and Methods: Analysis of consecutive patients from 13 surgeons. Total of 98 patients, of which 59 patients (25 men,34 women) with focal cartilage lesions ICRS grade 3 or 4 underwent partial resurfacing, 48 on medial condyle, 4 lateral condyle and 7 on trochlea. Mean age 48 (27-67) years, mean BMI 28 (21-41). 64% had failed previous cartilage surgery. Detailed specific MRI data was used to manufacture patient-specific implants and guide instruments, to fit the unique anatomy of each individual knee. Implants were uncemented and made of cobalt-chrome, double coated with hydroxyapatite on top of titanium. Demographic, operative and clinical scores (VAS and KOOS) were collected preop and at 6 months, 1 and 2 years postoperatively. Results: All mean KOOS domain scores were significantly improved at 1 and 2 years (p