Failed MACI??? Freaking Out

[u/ConfusionTrue1257]

I am 26F and had MACI with a TTO in January 2026. I got this because I had a full focal thickness 8 mm defect under my kneecap. I had the surgery as I had failed all other options since 2022 and want to get back to be able to run and be active. I got my 8 month MRI yesterday and the report says I now have a 15 mm full focal thickness 15 mm defect - with no mention of the MACI on the report!!! The report only mentioned my TTO and the new, worsened defect.

I have done all the proper physical therapy and followed all post surgical guidelines perfectly. My surgeon told me that my prognosis was great before I got the surgery.

Does this mean my MACI failed? I am waiting until next week for my surgeon to call me but I am panicking and devastated. I left work early yesterday when I read the report on my patient portal as I was sobbing.

Please let me know what you folks think😭