Ask the Surgeons: Cartilage Regeneration

Cartilage. It’s really an astonishing material. A normal human joint has less friction than any mechanical device devised by man. Articular cartilage is very unique in the human body and has high resilience but poor rejuvenation.

Dr. Jeff Mason, explains about Cartilage Regeneration and the options to repair and fix cartilage injuries.

One option discussed is a Microfracture surgery. Microfracture surgery is an articular cartilage repair surgical technique that works by creating tiny fractures in the underlying bone. This type of surgery has gained popularity in sports in recent years with numerous professional athletes getting the procedure.

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