Essential Information About Cartilage Restoration
Learn more about the process of cartilage transplantation and what options are available for the treatment of cartilage damage.
Cartilage Restoration:
Why It’s an Option for You
FAQ:
Get Answers About Cartilage Restoration
Introducing Patients to OCAs:
Dr. Caldwell Sharing Insights on Cartilage Transplantation
Understanding Surgery:
Videos of Various Procedures
Patient Education:
General List of Cartilage Restoration Resources
Tip: Osteochondral Allograft (Cartilage) Transplantation is a single-step technique that allows an initial period of partial weightbearing.
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Rehab Protocols and Post-Surgery Recovery
Discover rehab protocols and what you might expect post-surgery. (These are general guidelines where each recovery may vary.)
Rehabilitation:
What to Expect During Recovery
Bring this to your next appointment with your surgeon.
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Success Stories —
Hear From Recipients Who Had Similar Procedures
Inspiration meets experience where you can connect with individuals who have undergone similar cartilage restoration procedures and understand what you are going through as well.
Donation Comes Full Circle For Tissue Recipient Turned Doctor
Hear from Dr. Rachel Frank, a recipient (and now an orthopedic surgeon), and her experience having both a cartilage and meniscus transplant.
Wedding Wish Comes True For Allograft Recipient
See Ellie’s story as she overcame OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) by getting a cartilage transplant in order to walk down the aisle.
Former College Athlete Gives Unique Perspective on Knee Cartilage Injury
Joshua gives a unique perspective has an orthopedic physician’s assistant (PA) who had a cartilage transplantation performed.
Remarkable Attitude and Fierce Determination Helps Teen From “Down Under” Beat the Odds
From Down Under, Hannah shares her appreciation for cartilage transplantation allowing her to live a more normal life.