1 Draft recommendations | Single-step scaffold insertion for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects | Single-step scaffold insertion for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects | Consultations | NICE

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1 Draft recommendations

1.1

Use single-step scaffold insertion as an option for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects with standard arrangements in place for clinical governance, consent and audit.

1.2

Healthcare professionals should enter details about everyone having single-step scaffold insertion for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects onto the International Cartilage Repair Society Registry.

Why the committee made these recommendations

There is good clinical evidence for the efficacy and safety of this procedure. The evidence shows that it reduces symptoms, stimulates cartilage regeneration, and is safe in the short and medium term. It is an established procedure and more long-term data is being collected. So, it can be used with standard arrangements.