Note: cutting dry HYALOFAST is easier than when it is wet from containing fluid
Note 1: It is important that the product be confined inside the lesion margins, not overlapping the adjacent cartilage.
Note 2: The pad can be applied on either side (there is no a specific direction of application of the product).
Thanks to its characteristic properties, HYALOFAST generally remains firmly in place after grafting and no fixation is required. However, related to the position or size of the lesion, it may be necessary to use additional fixing systems (fibrin glue and/or suture or pins):
In case of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) use, the gel will also contribute to Hyalofast® immobilization to the lesion bed
Before and after tourniquet release, the joint is mobilized to ensure adherence and stability of the applied.
At the surgeon’s discretion an articular drainage and a compressive bandage may be applied for 24 hours post-implantation. Subsequent immobilization is recommended for 24 hours post-surgery, after which a postoperative rehabilitation program can be initiated.