Knee Microfracture Surgery
A cutting-edge method called knee microfracture surgery is used to repair damaged articular cartilage in the knee joint. People with problems like osteoarthritis, chondral abnormalities, or cartilage damage have hope thanks to this minimally invasive procedure. Tiny holes are made during the operation in the injured area, triggering the body’s natural healing process. This causes a reparative tissue to grow that mimics the characteristics of natural cartilage. This ground-breaking method encourages pain relief, improves joint functionality, and may even prevent or postpone the need for more intrusive operations like joint replacement. Compared to standard procedures, patients often heal more quickly, allowing them to resume an active lifestyle sooner.
Conditions Treated
- Aids in the repair of injured knee cartilage
- Heals anomalies in the cartilage of the knee joint
- Treats osteoarthritis-related deterioration of the knee cartilage
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Knee Microfracture Surgery FAQ's
Knee microfracture surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that aims to promote the growth of new cartilage in the knee joint. It involves making small holes in the underlying bone to allow for the formation of a blood clot that eventually turns into fibrocartilage.
This procedure is typically recommended for patients with small to medium-sized cartilage defects in the knee. It is often used when the cartilage damage is limited and other conservative treatments have not been successful.
This procedure is typically recommended for patients with small to medium-sized cartilage defects in the knee. It is often used when the cartilage damage is limited and other conservative treatments have not been successful.
The surgeon uses arthroscopic techniques to access the knee joint. Small holes (microfractures) are created in the bone beneath the damaged cartilage, typically using a specialized tool. These holes allow bone marrow and blood to flow into the damaged area, promoting the formation of new cartilage-like tissue.
The recovery from knee microfracture surgery can be lengthy. Patients are typically non-weight-bearing on the operated leg for a period of time and then gradually transition to partial weight-bearing. Physical therapy is often required to aid in the rehabilitation process. Full recovery may take several months.