Articular Cartilage Paste Graft (Regeneration) Surgical Technique

[leemumin1]

I had this opp, but they had to cut a 6-7 inch gash down my knee. ?????

[solstice666]

misuihc: Also in Vancouver and am interested in this procedure to see if it can solve some of the arthritic problems the elderly generation is experiencing. I know dealing with BC Health/ICBC it is a nightmare, and it would be great if it was available to some, even if it would have to be partially or privately paid. Post and update when you get the procedure done and where it was done.

[misuihc]

How long do patients have to wait for meniscal allograft/transplants? I live in Vancouver, BC Canada and I've been waiting for almost 2.5 years now since being approved for the procedure. I know I'm not the only one but in the waiting list but its been a long time. I've been getting consistent knee pain for a while now and I'm worried about getting arthritis soon. I'm in my mid 20's.

[kstonemd]

Can be performed in a single outpatient arthroscopic procedure. Excellent long term published data with return to sports.

[jamesbarry]

how does this procedure compare in effectiveness to articular chrondrocyte implantation therapy in which articular cartilage is extracted in a preliminary arthroscopy, grown for 6 weeks, and inserted into an articular cartilage defect?

[chirurgiaginocchio]

master simple the great ...dr A.S.