Clinical Outcomes of Cartilage Procedures Performed in Conjunction With Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review

Napatpong Thamrongskulsiri, Logan D. Moews, Jacob T. Morgan, Felipe Casanova, Tomas F. Vega, Gabriel Octavio Pérez Lloveras, Adam B. Yanke, Brian J. Cole, Jorge Chahla

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

Published online on March 30, 2026

Abstract

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
Background:Cartilage lesions are frequently encountered during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and may influence long-term outcomes. Surgical options include debridement, microfracture, osteochondral autograft transfer (OAT), ...