Knee cartilage implant

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More than 20 years ago, the cartilage in my knees was worn away, and I've been suffering bone-on-bone in that time. I have heard of stories of sportsmen etc who have repaired cartilage by injection. However, I do not understand the process behind this. Could someone explain this in more detail, please?

This is because relatively small areas of cartilage damage may be filled with new cartilage. Introducing cartilage implant is a complicated procedure. Unless it is done by an expert, the chances of failure are very high." END Quote According to my research an implant is like most procedures; the younger, more active and healthier you are the better the results. I would be very cautious of a surgeon that promised great results. Insist on seeing results and his/her statistics.

So when i was 14 that's when i had my first knee surgery i had a plica i think that's how you spell it, and some cartilage damage.

This is because of damage to the knee and missing cartilage. What is your thoughts as to someone my age having knee replacement surgery. Also, what is the quickest recovery you have seen for someone with knee replacement surgery?

Chondromalacia of the patellofemoral compartment without evidence of a full thickness articular cartilage defect. A small Baker`s cyst, with small joint effusion. And there is mucoid degeneration within the posterior horn of the medial meniscus, without evidence of a discrete tear. And post traumatic arthritis. I was an active,and a fit 48 year old male before all this happened! I fell hard on a concrete floor at work twice. Tackling inmates fighting with staff members.

The pain seems to be deep under my kneecap as well as above the knee, and to the inside of the knee. At this point I do not know if I need to seek an orthopedist or sports specialist and request a CT/MRI. Any advice will be appreciated, thank you.

Not a question, but I work as a nursing assistant on the Orthopedic/Surgical Unit of a large hospital. Many of our patients have just undergone hip and/or knee replacement surgery. I have been able to scrub in on numerous procedures and just want to put it out there that if any of you are about to undergo this surgery or are thinking about it, I am NOT a doctor, but I can answer a great many questions about the procedure and the recovery.

Until now, I would have very little joint pain (but more painful than I first got the implant) everytime I work out. I lost my right ear cartilage. The implant is still not removed as all doctors and dentists said similar things, "no scientific proof of relationship between the implant complication and auto-immune disease." But after seeing everyone story here, I am deciding to remove it again if it will help.

I have developed additional bone behind my knee after TKR. How abnornal is this and what is the procedure to correct this problem? I also have developed a lot of scar tissue.

ago I started having knee pain. I twisted my knee at work, and had to kneel for a long time behind my class who were performing on stage. Well, over the last couple wks the pain has gotten worse and worse. Today I CANNOT put weight on it and it is swollen. The pain originates on the inside of my knee, not in the soft spot next to the patella, but outside that. At this pt. the pain has spread all over my knee, but to touch it is super tender in that inside spot.

So you can see that it's all a cycle related,Hence a surgery will break this circle, Each implant has a rough time period.A normal knee implant lasts anywhere between 15-25 years.Hence second surgery may be required, after that age. I have kept my answer as simple as i could. However if you feel that you need more clarification, please discuss.

One to two months after the surgery I started having cramps in the lower extremities that progressed to constant aching in the feet and knees. Five months after the implant I elected to have the swine flu vaccination which resulted in a numb feeling and tingling in the extremities along with diarrhea and dizziness that subsided after a few days. Since then the tingling has combined with the aching in the lower extremities and progressed upward to include the thighs.

I had knee replacment surgery (both knees) almost four years ago and still have pain almost every day, and my knees are very stiff. Since I can walk and perform most household chores, my operation was presumably a success. I don't have the same level of pain that you do, but when I do, I guess I will seek help from an orthopedic doctor. I guess I just presumed that the pain would go away, or why the operation? Good luck to you.

for the cervical spondylosis the following medical procedures will help restore the cartiliage to its well being # mosaicplasty or osteochondral autograft transplantation surgery - surgeon removes plug of bone with cartilage covering from healthy area of the joint and transplants it to the damaged area # periosteal flap - surgeon removes a portion of the periosteum (connective tissue covering all bones) from shin and transplants it to the area of cartilage damage # autologous chondrocyte implan

It sounds a bit drastic but on the other hand the pain is getting worse and it seems to be having a knock on effect on my knees now. I have twin toddlers so the idea of the operation/recovery seems very daunting. Incidentally the pain has got worse since the arthroscopy /removal of a large osteophyte. Is that normal? Many thanks Tessa.

One physician offered to perform a chondral transplant, consisting in taking fresh chartilage from my knee and implanting it in the toe, with arthroscopic surgery. Would you recommend it? What is the likelihood of success and the possible complications? I understand this is a fairly untested procedure for the toe, I have searched the medical literature and I have found very little, for instance: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17144968 http://www.sciencedirect.

The stim was implanted in such a way that it was like an internal tens unit for my arm. I use a remote that gets placed over the spot where the "generator" is implanted and I can turn it on, change the rate, impulse, intensity etc. and it saved my sanity! I was able to back off a little on my meds and adjust when I had breakthrough pain. This device is amazing (Just ask Jerry Lewis) and I would shout it from the mountain tops if I could. Fortunately work comp.

I have NO cartilage in my left knee due to the surgery they did when I was 15. (gymnastic injury) Of course...that surgery set it up for arthritis. Over the past 7 years or so both knees are getting worse.. The dr. wants to wait until I'm older for the knee replacement, but it's only a matter of time. He also says, Its really up to me when I have the replacement, but I need to wait until the pain is an 8, 9 or 10 everyday.

Sometimes also, due to the abnormal motion at the knee after the ACL tears, the meniscus (cartilage cushion) in the knee is also damaged. This may also need partial debridement at surgery. These manipulations are at least as important as the method of stabilization. TPLO is "tibial plateau leveling osteotomy" and involves cutting the bone itself, changing the angles that the bones relate to each other in the knee and creating stability that way.

Hi Thanks for you comments. Update. Hospital report states grade 2 osteoarthritis and shouldering of the base of the thumb joint. I am slightly concerned because a few months ago when my thumb first began to be a problem I also told my doctor that my shoulders, ankles and knees were aching. Except for my thumb the other problems subsided. Recently I have noticed a strange creaking noise in both knees especially when I climb stairs.

Also, there are ankle joint implants, the same way a knee or hip gets an implant. There is no need for someone to be on permanent pain management because of post-traumatic arthritis in the ankle. Hopefully she is in the care of a knowledgable orthopedic surgeon.

Allergic to titanium? I have had three knee replacements, one a cement/antibiotic one. I am in constant pain and my leg has red spots on the aria of the knee replacement and is always wormer then the other leg. Now I have developed a severe allergy in my sinus, with the tubes plug and water on one ear. No one can tell me what I am allergic to. I read many people having the idea of allergies to titanium and I have read that the medical community say it not possible.

Found a severe Medial Osteochondral Defect, Quarter size down to the bone stated I had a lot of cartilage fragments “floating Inside my knee joint” Because I went over a year with this injury it caused a lot of damage to underling of my patella tracking plus my patella. He cleaned out what he could of my knee and referred me to Dr. Deryk Jones at Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine. Jan.

My husband made this video clip on YouTube to show the world how a Knee Surgeon destroyed my healthy knee ... after I had been bed-ridden 6 months with two IDETs on L4/5 and started having knee pain. I didnt know then that the patella was controlled by so many muscles and ligaments to keep it centered. They were supposed to check for a possible 'medial meniscus' tear - saying it was URGENT!

Hi I have reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)/CRPS in my left foot and ankle following four surgeries, I have cartilage damage and arthritis also and my big toe joint is degrading. I see a pain management Dr who specialise in it. Have you tried gabapentin or pregabalin? Or a tricylic antidepressent? Or a nerve block (I have had two with gaunethidiene)? Or lidocaine patches?

Ultra-hard bones can not grind away at each other when they are 'capped' properly with cartilage, and the cartilage itself is usually not damaged because of its flexibility and resiliency. Unfortunately, in osteoarthritis the cartilage matrix is disturbed, and those key molecules of chondroitin sulphate begin to break down, causing the cartilage to lose its water-retaining properties and overall protective function.

Will have THR on Feb 24 am looking forward to it since I have had chronic pain in my knee since 2002 and hip since 2003. Drs. (for some strange reason) kept saying nothing was wrong with me ( and I went to 2 dif specialist in my town). I finally went OUT OF TOWN to a doctor that had no affiliation and he told me I needed THR Immediatley and I have severe/aggressive ostheoarthritis and no cartilage. I have read about surgeons making mistakes in the length of the leg.

Sunny, I do hope you are doing better now. We are now into October & I pray things are better for you & you have accomplished your goal. Your original post above for the most part shadows many of my exact feelings at this present time. I have been on both of your medications mentioned at nearly the same dosages for many years, 18 plus, due to an auto accident that nearly left me dead. I had many complications & 26 surgeries reconstruction me since, along w/deg.

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