Cartilage transplant, also known as cartilage transplantation or cartilage repair surgery, is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing damaged or injured cartilage in joints, typically the knee. Cartilage transplant procedures are used to treat conditions such as cartilage defects, osteochondral lesions, and early-stage arthritis. There are several types of cartilage transplant procedures, including:
Treating hamstring partial tears/strains typically involves a combination of rest, rehabilitation exercises, and sometimes medical interventions. Here's a general overview of how hamstring tears are typically managed:
Contrary to what some might think, force plates do not replace the rehabilitation framework that practitioners are taught and use day-to-day.
While there are many nuances, the most common reference points a sports medicine surgeon may use for decision-making in injury rehabilitation (other than physiological tissue healing time frames) – each of which can be measured by force plates – are:
The choice of graft for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction depends on several factors, including the patient's age, activity level, pre-injury knee stability, surgeon preference, and availability of graft options. There are three main types of grafts commonly used for ACL reconstruction:
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a medical treatment that involves the injection of a concentrated form of a patient's own blood, which contains a higher concentration of platelets than normal. Platelets play a role in the body's natural healing process.
