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How we fix cartilage damage in the knee

Our joints have a smooth coating called cartilage that covers the ends of the bones. Defects of the cartilage are common and often lead to pain and swelling. You can think of a cartilage defect as a divot or pothole that leaves a portion of the bone exposed and unprotected. For young patients knee replacement is not an ideal option. However, there are other surgical procedures, cartilage resurfacing procedures, that we can use to replace damaged or lost cartilage. One option, which I’ll demonstrate in this video, is transplanting cartilage and bone from a donor. I'm Dr Edmond Cleeman, an orthopedic surgeon in New York City, specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. To make an appointment with Dr. Edmond Cleeman: https://www.manhattanorthopedic.com/p... The content contained herein is not designed to, and does not, provide medical advice. It is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment but is for general informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, medical condition or treatment options. Please contact a healthcare professional prior to exercising. Never rely on information in this video, YouTube channel or website in place of seeking medical advice and treatment. Never disregard or delay seeking medical advice because of something you may have read or seen. If you think you may have a medical emergency you should seek immediate medical treatment. Do NOT use this video for medical emergencies. If you have a medical emergency, call a physician or qualified healthcare provider, or call 911 immediately. Under no circumstances should you attempt self-treatment or the treatment of others based on anything you have seen or read in this video. General information is not medical advice. The general information provided on the Video is for informational purposes only and is not professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or care, nor is it intended to be a substitute, therefore. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider properly licensed to practice medicine or general healthcare in your jurisdiction concerning any questions you may have regarding any information obtained from this Video and any medical condition you believe may be relevant to you or to someone else. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Video. Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before embarking on a new treatment, diet, or fitness program. Information obtained on the Video is not exhaustive and does not cover all diseases, ailments, physical conditions, or their treatment. Selected Sources: Chahal J, Gross AE, Gross C, Mall N, Dwyer T, Chahal A, Whelan DB, Cole BJ. Outcomes of osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee. Arthroscopy. 2013 Mar;29(3):575-88 Levy YD, Görtz S, Pulido PA, McCauley JC, Bugbee WD. Do fresh osteochondral allografts successfully treat femoral condyle lesions? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jan;471(1):231-7.