Biologic Cartilage
Stem Cell treatment in Orthopaedics is a rapidly growing area in which stem cells from the body are used to augment, promote, and accelerate healing. Stem cells are derived from the bone marrow and are considered “pluripotent” cells, meaning that they do not have a pre-determined cell lineage and can theoretically differentiate into various cells types.
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Before and After Image
Pre and Post Op MRI Showing Healed Cartilage Lesion
Common Questions About Biologic Cartilage
What does BioCartilage do?
BioCartilage is designed to act as a scaffold over an articular cartilage defect. When used in conjunction with microfracture techniques, BioCartilage augments the repair by providing a tissue network which the bone marrow can interact with, potentially signaling autologous cellular interactions and providing a scaffold.
What is BioCartilage made of?
Biocartilage is derived from allograft cartilage. It contains type II cartilage, cartilaginous growth factors, and proteoglycans.
How is the BioCartilage procedure performed?
The BioCartilage procedure is performed arthroscopically through a fiber-optic camera. The chondral defect is debrided and the calcified cartilage layer is removed. A microfracture procedure is then performed, and the BioCartilage applied over it. It is considered a minimally invasive surgery.
Example Images
Articular Cartilage Defect
Filling of the Defect with BioCartilage
Cartilage defect of medial femoral condyle
Intra-operative filling of defect with Biologic Cartilage
Second look showing healed defect
