Our
facility is the preferred provider in Western Australia for
the preparation and rehabilitation of patients undergoing
this procedure.
Matrix-induced
autologous chondrocyte implantation MACI® is a relatively
new surgical technique used for the repair of articular cartilage
in the knee or ankle. This involves isolating the patient’s
own cartilage building blocks (chondrocytes), and re-implanting
these cells into the damaged area within the joint.
However,
following surgery, patients cannot be left to their own devices
as the risk of damage to the implanted chondrocyte cells is
high. Therefore, the four cornerstones or successful outcomes
following MACI® surgery include:
1.
Successful cell culture,
2. Efficient surgical procedure,
3. Complimentary postoperative rehabilitation and
4. Patient education and compliance.
Prior
to surgery, a comprehensive education session regarding the
surgical process and postoperative rehabilitation pathway
is conducted. Post surgery rehabilitation programs are generally
8 – 10 weeks in length with two visits per week.
