Articular cartilage is the strong but flexible tissue covering the ends of bones inside your joints. Acting like a thin shock absorber, it enables the joints to move with little friction.
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Cartilage Damage
Overview
Damage to cartilage can occur from trauma, such as a blow to the knee or a car accident, or from degeneration (joint wear and tear). It also can occur in the form of a cartilage tear. The result of this damage is joint pain and difficulty moving your joint.
Our approach
M Health Fairview orthopedic surgeons offer leading restoration of damaged and diseased cartilage. Not only do our orthopedic specialists use improved ways to image diseased cartilage, but they also offer innovative repair techniques. Our orthopedic surgeons are highly experienced with osteoarticular allografts, autologous chondrocyte implantation and meniscal transplantation. Thanks to our physicians' expertise, we are a destination for patients from around the Midwest.
Providers for Cartilage Damage
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M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Same Day Access Clinic - Blaine-
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M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Same Day Access Clinic - Fulton-
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M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Same Day Access Clinic - Burnsville-
M Health Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center - Princeton
M Health Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center - Princeton
M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Minneapolis
M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Minneapolis
M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Same Day Access Clinic - Blaine
M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Same Day Access Clinic - Blaine
M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Same Day Access Clinic - Fulton
M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Same Day Access Clinic - Fulton
M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Same Day Access Clinic - Burnsville
M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Same Day Access Clinic - Burnsville
M Health Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center - Burnsville
M Health Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center - Burnsville
M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Maple Grove
M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Maple Grove