During the maci implant procedure, your surgeon will prepare your knee by removing the damaged cartilage The maci implant is shaped to match the defect, then placed and secured. Maci (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) is made up of your own (autologous) cells expanded and placed onto film that can be absorbed back into your own tissue. To help assist you prior to and throughout your maci procedure, the my maci app is an excellent resource for personalized guidance on how to prepare, what to expect, and how to make the best of your rehabilitation program. Maci ® (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) is made up of your own (autologous) cells that are expanded and placed onto a film that is implanted into the area of the cartilage damage and absorbed back into your own tissue.
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