
Can Doctors Reverse Cartilage Damage: New Research And Hope
Have you ever wondered how doctors repair the slippery, shock-absorbing cartilage in your knees—a tissue so stubbornly resistant to healing that even paper cuts heal faster? Unlike skin, cartilage lacks blood vessels, making self-repair nearly impossible. For decades, orthopedic surgeons relied on microfracture surgery—a “drill-and-hope” approach similar to filling a pothole with