Cartilage regeneration is a critical field of medical research dedicated to repairing and restoring damaged cartilage in joints. This evolving area explores...
Cartilage regeneration is the medical process of repairing or growing new cartilage tissue to replace damaged or lost cartilage within joints, often affected by injury, wear-and-tear, or conditions like osteoarthritis.
Cartilage has limited self-repair capabilities. Damage leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced joint function. Regeneration aims to restore this crucial tissue, improving mobility and preventing further joint degeneration.
Common approaches include microfracture surgery, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), osteochondral autograft transplantation, and emerging therapies like stem cell treatments, gene therapy, and bioengineered scaffolds.
While significant advancements are being made, achieving truly permanent, durable hyaline cartilage regeneration remains an ongoing challenge. Many current treatments aim for functional repair, and research continues to improve long-term outcomes.