Cartilage preparation with Chondrectom™
The Chondrectom™ instrument set was developed by cartilage experts and tailored to the requirements of precise and efficient cartilage preparation. Its user-friendly application is valued by orthopaedic surgeons and trauma specialists worldwide.
Developed by cartilage experts
- Specifically tailored to the requirements of precise cartilage preparation
Time-saving
- Fast debridement for efficient surgical planning
User-friendly application
- For precise cartilage preparation from all sides and angles
Cartilage preparation with Chondrectom™
The Cartilage preparation is an essential treatment step for regenerating defective cartilage tissue. Accurate and complete debridement of damaged cartilage directly influences the quality of the regenerated tissue and is therefore a prerequisite for forming hyaline-like cartilage. For this reason, cartilage surgeons rely on high-quality instruments specifically designed for precise cartilage preparation.
The Chondrectom™ instrument set was developed by cartilage specialists and tailored to the requirements of precise and efficient cartilage preparation. Its user-friendly handling is valued by orthopedic and trauma surgeons worldwide.
After debridement, any type of cartilage-regenerative procedure can be performed, such as matrix-augmented bone marrow stimulation with NanoFx® and Hyalofast®
An overview of the Chondrectom™ curettes
Fig. 1: Front Chondrectom
Fig. 2: Right Sideward Chondrectom
Fig. 3: Left Sideward Chondrectom
Fig. 4: Parallel Chondrectom
Extended Set: 4 Chondrectom™ Curettes
Guide groove for implants (2 sizes)
Elevatorium
Implant insertion instrument
Spongiosa insertion instrument
Chondral pick
Retractor plate for improved visibility during dry arthroscopy
Basic Set: 4 Chondrectom™ Curettes
Product: Chondrectom™ – Specialized instruments for cartilage preparation
Items: Basic Set (large or small joints), Extended Set (large or small joints)
Approval: Medical device with CE marking
Sterilization: Non-sterile in the sterilization tray
Storage: Store in a dry place
Why is precise cartilage preparation important for cartilage regeneration?
The goal of débridement is to create the optimal conditions for high-quality cartilage formation. To achieve this, all damaged cartilage areas must be completely removed, and vertical cartilage walls must be generated. In addition, the calcified layer must be fully removed without damaging the subchondral bone.1 The cartilage margins must be prepared so that they are aligned at a right angle to the subchondral bone (see illustration).2
High-quality, hyaline-like cartilage can only form in defects that are thoroughly and accurately prepared. Studies have shown that precise cartilage preparation can positively influence the clinical outcomes of cell-based regeneration techniques, such as matrix-augmented bone marrow stimulation and isolated bone marrow stimulation.3
Figure: Cartilage preparation of differing quality. Top: Accurate cartilage preparation with vertical, right-angled cartilage edges and intact subchondral bone. Bottom: Low-quality cartilage preparation with irregular cartilage edges and damaged subchondral bone. (Figure adapted from Puszkarz M. et al. 2015)
Literature 1. Frisbie D. et al. Effects of calcified cartilage on healing of chondral defects treated with microfracture in horses. Am J Sports Med 2006; 34(11): 1824–31. 2. Blasiak A. et al. Morphologic Properties of Cartilage Lesions in the Knee Arthroscopically Prepared by the Standard Curette Technique Are Inferior to Lesions Prepared by Specialized Chondrectomy Instruments. Am J Sports Med 2018; 46(4): 908–914. 3. Puszkarz M. et al. Chondrectomy – Review of Surgical Instrumentation and its Effectiveness. Medsportpress, 2015; 4(6); Vol. 17, 333–342.
