The Current State of Cartilage Restoration

The treatment of cartilage injuries in the knee is an evolving field. Although this pathology is exceedingly difficult to address, within the past decade there have been numerous advances in the field. These range from innovative techniques to refinement and validation of classic procedures. The growth in knowledge of this field has allowed for advancement in surgical treatment. Yet, the influx of new literature and procedures in cartilage restoration makes for a daunting task when surgeons attempt to stay up to date on the topic.

Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - August 4, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Alan L. Zhang, C. Benjamin Source Type: research