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Cartilage Repair

Advanced cartilage repair to restore joint function, reduce pain, enhance mobility, and prevent further degeneration

Cartilage Repair

Cartilage Repair

Cartilage Repair is an advanced orthopedic treatment focused on restoring damaged or worn cartilage in joints, particularly the knee, shoulder, and ankle. Cartilage injuries can result from trauma, sports injuries, arthritis, or degenerative joint disease, causing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. Under the care of Dr. Nithin Kumar Bejjanki, patients receive precise diagnosis, minimally invasive or surgical repair, and personalized rehabilitation programs, ensuring pain relief, improved joint function, and prevention of further degeneration.

Cartilage Repair is suitable for patients experiencing:

  • Joint pain and stiffness affecting daily activities

  • Swelling or discomfort after movement

  • Cartilage tears or degeneration from trauma or arthritis

  • Reduced range of motion or locking of the joint

  • Persistent pain despite conservative treatment

  • Early osteoarthritis or localized cartilage defects

The goal is to restore smooth joint surfaces, reduce pain, and improve mobility.

Non-Surgical / Conservative Approaches:

  • Pain management with medications or injections

  • Physical therapy to strengthen surrounding muscles

  • Activity modification to reduce joint stress

  • Orthobiologics (PRP or stem cell therapy) to promote healing

Surgical / Advanced Interventions:

  • Microfracture Surgery: Stimulates new cartilage growth using small holes in the bone

  • Osteochondral Autograft or Allograft Transplantation: Replaces damaged cartilage with healthy tissue

  • Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI): Patient’s own cartilage cells are cultured and implanted

  • Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Cartilage Repair: Reduces tissue damage and speeds recovery

  • Combination Regenerative Therapies: PRP or stem cells to enhance healing after repair

Treatment is customized based on cartilage defect size, joint, patient age, and activity level.

  1. Comprehensive Assessment: Clinical evaluation, imaging (MRI, X-ray) to assess cartilage damage

  2. Surgical Planning: Selecting the appropriate repair technique for optimal results

  3. Surgical Procedure: Arthroscopic or open cartilage repair, grafting, or cell implantation

  4. Closure & Dressing: Incisions closed, joint stabilized with brace or bandage

  5. Rehabilitation: Gradual physiotherapy to restore motion, strength, and joint function

  6. Follow-Up: Regular monitoring to evaluate cartilage healing and functional improvement

Cartilage repair procedures aim to restore smooth joint surfaces, prevent further degeneration, and maintain long-term joint health.

Q1: How long does recovery take after cartilage repair?
A: Recovery varies: 4–6 weeks for minor arthroscopic repairs, 3–6 months for graft or implantation procedures.

Q2: Can I return to sports?
A: Gradual return is possible after 3–6 months, depending on the repair type and rehabilitation progress.

Q3: Is surgery painful?
A: Mild postoperative discomfort is expected; managed with medications and physiotherapy.

Q4: Are non-surgical treatments effective?
A: Mild cartilage damage may improve with physiotherapy and regenerative therapies, but moderate-to-severe defects often require repair.

Q5: How long does the repaired cartilage last?
A: With proper rehab and joint care, results can last many years, delaying osteoarthritis progression.

Cartilage Repair offers advanced treatment to restore joint function, reduce pain, and improve long-term mobility and quality of life.