Cartilage is the smooth, white covering at the ends of bones inside the knee joint. It allows painless, smooth movement and helps absorb shock.
Unlike bone, cartilage has very limited healing capacity, so untreated injuries may worsen over time.
Cartilage injuries may occur due to:
Strong impact forces can damage cartilage, leading to:
Some cartilage injuries cause no symptoms and are found incidentally on MRI. When symptoms are present, patients may experience:
Your doctor will assess:
Used to:
Cartilage damage is classified based on severity:
Recommended for mild symptoms:
Injections may reduce pain temporarily but do not heal cartilage
damage.
Surgery is considered when:
Treatment is individualized based on:
For larger defects:
These aim to restore joint surface and delay arthritis
At ArthroSportz Med, we offer:
Our goal is not just pain relief — but restoring function and protecting your knee for the future.
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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