Cartilage Restoration Chicago, IL | Joint Repair Surgery Chicago, Illinois

Causes
Articular cartilage may be damaged by accidental falls, sports injuries or progressive degeneration.Know More
Diagnosis
Your surgeon will perform a physical examination to look for altered range of motion, swelling, and bone alignment. Know More
Surgery Overview
Young adults with cartilage injury are ideal candidates for cartilage restoration surgery. Know More
Surgical Procedures
Most cartilage restoration procedures can be performed arthroscopically, a minimally invasive surgery. Know More

Dr. Ronak Patel is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine injuries for adolescents and adults. He offers a full range of care for all problems of the knee & shoulder with a special interest in complex knee disorders. View Profile

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Risks and Complications As with any surgery, cartilage restoration is associated with certain risks and complications.

Graft delamination –Detachment of the grafts from the subchondral bone and the surrounding cartilage.
Allergic response, transfer of disease and infection, and graft rejection in allograft transplants
Injury to healthy cartilage

Some of the risks related to any orthopaedic surgery can include:

Post-operative bleeding
Deep vein thrombosis
Infection
Stiffness of the joint
Numbness around the incisions
Injury to vessels or nerves

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