Dr. Vivek Mahajan is working as a consultant at the Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi. Being one of the leading consultants in the field of orthopedics, he has performed several breakthrough ortho-surgeries including computer-aided surgeries to restore joints mobility. With the experience of more than 12 years, he has recently conducted a computer-aided surgery to restore the mobility of a 115 kg woman which was acknowledged by news media. He is an active participant in research projects and has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is also an esteemed member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association and ESSKA. After completing MBBS & MS –Orthopaedic from Manipal University, he has undergone training in 'Foot and Ankle Surgery' at Inje University in South Korea. His fellowship was done in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at O.A.S.I Bioresearch Foundation, Milan, Italy. His work profile includes working as an assistant professor in the department of Orthopaedics in Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, India. His interest bestows in the treatment of Joint Replacement, Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Pain, and Physiotherapy for Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Cartilage Surgery, etc.
Knee Cartilage Repair
The damage caused to our joints and cartilage that affects its normal functioning leads to knee arthritis. Loss of cartilage in the knees leads to pain, inflammation, and swelling. These symptoms get worse over time. It is usually believed that worn-out cartilage can is replaced. However, with the growth in medical science, other measures tackle cartilage problems. Replacing cartilage is one such way to get relief from arthritis.
Things to consider before Cartilage Repair Surgery
Few problems need to be resolved to have a successful cartilage replacement.
- Scaffold: Cartilage is not just cells, it is a tissue made up mostly of non-cellular material including water, collagen, and other proteins. Injecting cartilage cells into the knee does not address the other components of cartilage.
- Adherence: A thin line is formed by Cartilage at the end of the bone. Finding a way for cartilage to settle in the bone is difficult.
- Joint Damage: The joint damage due to growing knee arthritis over time. It leads to the formation of bone spurs, the flattening of normally rounded ends of the bone, and changes in the joint alignment. Restoring a joint becomes impossible even if cartilage replacement is possible.
Procedure
With the help of an open surgery surgical repair service is done where a small incision is made. The knee is opened up so that the surgeon can see inside the knee to repair . Specialists use arthroscopic surgery to fix the meniscus. The surgeon inserts a thin tube that has a camera and a light through small cuts near the knee and can see inside the knee without making a huge cut. Surgical instruments can also be placed through similar incisions.
Take away
Damaged knee joints can be restored, replaced, or regrown depending on their wear and tear. Although it has some side effects still benefits are more. Contact your doctor to know in detail about the procedure. Feel free to contact Dr. Vivek Mahajan Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi.
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