Commonly resulting from trauma or repetitive overload, articular cartilage pathologies of the knee often lead to pain and disability. Early surgical intervention can halt the progression to global cartilage loss and preserve the function of the knee.

Osteochondral Lesions of the Knee

When focal cartilage defects of the knee arise, cartilage-preserving techniques are paramount to prevent progression to osteoarthritis. Surgical interventions include autografts, allografts, and biologic treatments.

Osteochondral Lesions of the Knee