The articular cartilage that allows friction-free movement at the joints cannot repair itself when damaged due to its avascular nature.
Joint replacement surgery is performed to replace the damaged parts of a joint with artificial prosthesis and restore joint function.
A corrective osteotomy is the surgical cutting of a bone to restore its normal alignment and relieve symptoms.
Regenerative medicine involves various methods used to repair, regrow or replaced diseased or damaged tissue.
Dr. Deryk G. Jones is a highly respected orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist...
