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Date:1/8/2008

he knee joints are prone to degeneration and osteoarthritis. The NeoCart(R) implant, to replace the damaged cartilage, is cultured from an initial biopsy where a pea size amount of a patient's healthy cartilage is extracted. The biopsy sample is processed to pinpoint the cartilage producing cells, then injected into a 3-D bioengineered matrix and placed under high pressure to grow the cartilage. This matrix, with the same characteristics of the patient's own cartilage, is then implanted to replace the damaged cartilage. Patients participating in this study will receive either NeoCart(R) or standard microfracture therapy.

TRIA has the potential to offer this research opportunity to 10 -15 patients. Patients between the ages of 18-55 with knee pain symptoms indicative of an articular cartilage injury may be eligible to enroll in the study. Patients in the study will have a MRI study and must be able to undergo arthroscopic microfracture or biopsy and subsequent surgery for NeoCart implantation.

There is no charge to the patient for the NeoCart implant used in this study. The treatment cost of the patient's knee cartilage injury will remain the same regardless of participation in the study, and is normally covered under your medical/hospital insurance plan. Individuals interested in participating in this study, or physicians wanting more information, should contact Dan Schwartz, TRIA Orthopaedic Center, at 952-831-8742.

TRIA Orthopaedic Center is a state-of-the-science partnership of Park Nicollet Health Services, University of Minnesota Physicians and The Orthopaedic Center. This revolutionary facility delivers orthopaedic treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, therapy, pharmacy, research and physician education -- all under one roof. TRIA specialists train over 600 national and international surgeons on the latest techniques in orthopaedic surgery in our Bio-Skills Laboratory. TRIA is conveniently located at France Avenue and I- 494. To contact TRIA
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