Microfracture stimulates the regrowth of damaged knee cartilage.
About 30 min
3cm
Spinal
6 weeks after surgery
After 2 weeks
After stitch removal
Microfracture creates small bleeds in the bone beneath the cartilage to stimulateregrowth of articular cartilage, and is mainly performed for early to mid-stage arthritis.
Small holes are made into the bone marrow where the cartilage is damaged so that blood comes out,and this blood then turns into cartilage-like tissue.
Patients can leave the hospital 2–3 days after surgery, but cannot put weight on the leg for about two months.
Inflammation and pain caused by damage to bones, ligaments and other tissues
Patients with degenerative arthritis
Damaged cartilage
Wound care is needed, and you may feel stiffness from the procedure.
Limit movement as much as possible and wear a brace when moving.
Strengthening and flexibility exercises begin, and light physical work is possible.
