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Doc says pothole in knee cartilage. wants to do micro fracture. have heard horror stories. any good options? pain and swelling with activity.

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Knee Cartilage: Oats (osteochondral autograft transfer system) and/or mosaicplasty are also options for chondral defects or "pot holes" in knee cartilage. There are a number of cartilage restoration options available as well. Discuss these with the orthopedic surgeon before electing to proceed with operative intervention.

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Answered 5/16/2013

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