Microfracture Surgery for Cartilage Repair in the Knee | Dr Niraj Vora

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Cartilage is a tough and flexible connective
tissue that acts as a cushion at the joint to
reduce the friction between the bones. The damage
to the cartilage often results in inflammation
joint pain and mobility problems. Unlike other
joint components, cartilage does not have a blood
supply and as a result, it takes a longer time to
heal. In this blog with the inputs of knee
specialists and the best orthopaedic in Mumbai Dr
Niraj Vora we will check out the symptoms of
cartilage damage, causes and learn about
Microfracture surgery for cartilage repair in the
knee. Cartilage The Cushion and Cover of the
Knee One of the largest joints human body, the
knee is guarded and covered by two types of
cartilage namely articular cartilage and
fibrocartilage (meniscus).
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While fibro cartilage serves as the cushion
between the weights bearing surfacing of the
knee, articular cartilage helps in the smooth
gliding of the bones. Degenerative tears are
trauma, sports injuries can lead to damage of
both types of cartilage. And this damage can be
both localized and overall patients (even
active men and women) can suffer either type of
cartilage damage. Cartilage Repair
Microfracture Surgery As said above the
cartilage unlike other component do not grow as
it does not have any blood vessels that nourish
them.
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The cartilage receives the nutrients from the
synovial fluid and the number of nutrients sits
receives depends on the movement at the joint.
With joint pain prevailing the movement is
limited so is the nutrient delivery thus delaying
the healing of the cartilage. On top of this
amount of cartilage (articular) in an individual
is fixed and one cannot regrow the cartilage. The
treatment options used by knee surgeons are to
regrow fibrocartilage to compensate for the loss
of articular cartilage.
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Microfracture Surgery for Cartilage
Repair Microfracture surgery is the common
surgery technique performed by knee surgeons to
repair the damaged cartilage behind the knee cap
and in the knee joint. Since the blood supply to
the cartilage is limited, a knee surgeon chips
tiny holes on the soft bone of the knee. These
tiny holes call for increased blood flow which
stimulates cartilage growth and repair.
Physical therapy is performed post-surgery and
walking support is enabled to avoid keeping
weight on the knee. The majority of the patients
do very well after the surgery.
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Since the recovery is slow, it may take around 9
months for regular people to return to their
regular activities. Patients in their 40s with
normal weight often see even better results says
an orthopaedic specialist in Mumbai Dr Niraj
Vora. The goal of Microfracture surgery is to
repair the damage and slow cartilage degeneration
to delay arthritis. It is also commonly used to
treat knee pain caused due to the injurious of
cartilage. If you are living in and around Mumbai
and are looking for Microfracture surgery or any
other treatment option for cartilage repair, then
Dr Niraj Vora is the best knee surgeon in Mumbai
who can help you. Contact him here
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