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Bookmark or Share- Articular Cartilage Restoration - OrthoInfo - AAOSThe goal of microfracture is to stimulate the growth of new articular cartilage by creating a new blood supply. The procedure can be done with an arthroscope. A sharp tool called an awl is used to make multiple holes in the exposed bone surface, called subchondral bone.
- Unveiling the Truth About Microfracture Surgery: Your Questions ...Is microfracture surgery still a viable option for cartilage repair in modern orthopedics? This article addresses common questions about microfracture surgery, including its limitations, long-term outcomes, and suitability for different patients.
- Microfracture surgery - WikipediaMicrofracture surgery is an articular cartilage repair surgical technique that works by creating tiny fractures in the underlying bone. This causes new cartilage to develop from a so-called super-clot.
- Microfracture Techniques - The Steadman ClinicMicrofracture is a surgical technique that has been developed to treat chondral defects, which are damaged areas of articular cartilage of the knee. It is a common procedure used to treat patients with full thickness damage to the articular cartilage that goes all the way down to the bone.
- Microfracture Surgery for Cartilage Damage - Verywell HealthMicrofracture surgery is a treatment option that can help repair areas of damaged cartilage. If you have a small area of cartilage damage (not widespread arthritis), microfracture surgery may help stimulate new cartilage growth.
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