Chondrocytes, Autologous Cultured (Implantation-Local)
Brand Names : Carticel
Before Receiving The ImplantIn deciding to use a product or procedure, the risks must be weighed against
the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For
autologous cultured chondrocyte implantation, the following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to gentamicin (e.g., Garamycin), an antibiotic used to treat
certain infections. Also tell your doctor if you are allergic to beef or other
products obtained from cows.
Pregnancy - Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you think
you might be pregnant. It is not likely that the implanted chondrocytes would
affect the fetus. However, you should discuss with your doctor whether you
should be having this procedure, and having to use crutches for several weeks
afterward, while you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding - It is not likely that the transplanted chondrocytes
would affect a nursing baby. However, whether you should be having the procedure
at this time, when you are busy caring for an infant, should be discussed
with your doctor.
Children - Implantation of autologous cultured chondrocytes
has been done only in adults, and there is no information about the effects
of this procedure in children.
Older adults - Implantation of autologous cultured chondrocytes
has not been studied specifically in older people. There is no information
comparing use of this procedure in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical problems may affect
whether you should receive implantation of autologous cultured chondrocytes.
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Cancer near the injured knee - It is not known whether removing
and implanting the chondrocyte cells can affect the growth or spread of a
nearby cancer
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