Cartilage Transplantation

Cartilage Transplantation is available through Sports Medicine North at a published cash price, paid when you book.

Cartilage transplantation is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring damaged or injured cartilage in joints, particularly in the knee. It involves the transplantation of healthy cartilage tissue from one part of the joint or from a donor source to the damaged area. This procedure is often utilized to treat conditions such as focal cartilage defects, osteochondritis dissecans, or post-traumatic arthritis. There are different techniques for cartilage transplantation, including autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), osteochondral autograft transfer (OAT), and allograft transplantation. The goal of cartilage transplantation is to relieve pain, improve joint function, and potentially delay or prevent the progression of arthritis.