Abstract
Level of Evidence
Introduction
Bone-Based Therapies
Autograft
Allograft
Synthetic Bone Graft Substitutes
Proteins
BMP
PDGF
Cartilage Based Therapies

Blood-Based/Injectable Preparations
PRP
- Usuelli F.G.
- Grassi M.
- Maccario C.
- et al.
Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate

Hyaluronic Acid
Cell-Based Therapy
Conclusions
Supplementary Data
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