Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift für alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen
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Injuries of the joint surface interfere with joint mechanics. Avulsed fragments should be reattached to prevent development of arthrosis. ⋯ About half of the chondral lesions could be refixed successfully. If replantation is impossible, this cartilage defect has to be smoothed and, when indicated, connected to spongy bone by subchondral drilling.