A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL COMPARING BIPHASIC CARTILAGE REPAIR IMPLANT WITH MICROFRACTURE IN SMALL CHONDRAL LESIONS OF KNEE: FINDINGS AT FIVE-YEAR-FOLLOW-UP

Abstract Background Full-thickness cartilage defects have a significant impact on the function of joints in young adults, and the treatment of cartilage defects has been a challenge, as cartilage tissue is an avascular tissue.This study aimed to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of Biphasic Cartilage Repair Implant (BiCRI) and microfra

Future transport systems will rely on new electrified drives utilizing batteries and hydrogen-powered fuel cells or combustion engines with sustainable fuels.These systems must complement each other and should not be viewed as competing.Properties such as efficiency, range, as well as transport and storage properties will determine their use cases.

The article provides an analysis of the barriers faced by people with disabilities in their daily lives during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.The primary focus is on the study of the everyday barriers that impede access to infrastructure, social security, personal autonomy, healthcare, and financial stability for this socially vulnerabl