Articular cartilage is the smooth, white tissue covering the ends of bones in the knee and other joints. It allows pain-free movement and load transmission.
Cartilage has poor natural healing capacity, and untreated defects can progress to pain, swelling, mechanical symptoms, and early arthritis—even in young, active patients.
The goal of cartilage restoration is symptom relief, defect healing, and long-term joint preservation.
Indication: Small, superficial cartilage lesions
Role: Symptom relief only (palliative procedure)
BMAC uses the patient’s own bone marrow–derived cells rich in growth factors.
Procedure:
Benefits:
Best suited for: Early cartilage damage and focal defects
Advantages
Best suited for:
ACI is an advanced two-stage cartilage restoration technique.
Stages:
Advantages:
Best suited for:
Cartilage restoration may fail if joint alignment is abnormal.
Purpose:
Common procedures:
Often combined with: OATS, ACI, or biological procedures
Cartilage treatment depends on:
A stepwise, individualized approach is critical for success.
Recovery varies by procedure:
At Arthrosportz Med, cartilage damage is treated early, scientifically, and comprehensively—to
preserve your natural joint for as long as possible.
A dedicated sports rehabilitation program is key to success.
12+ Years of Care
Joint & Sports Care
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
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