Table of Contents
- Overview
- Risks
- Recovery
- Prevention
- Images
Cartilage regeneration - knee
Risks
Risks for any anesthesia are:
- Allergic reactions to medicines
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Breathing problems The risks for any surgery are: Bleeding - Infection
Blood clot
Risks for microfracture surgery are:
- Cartilage breakdown over time. The new cartilage made by microfracture surgery is not as strong as the body’s original cartilage. It and can break down after a few years.
- Increased stiffness of the knee.
Images
The structure of a joint
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Knee microfracture surgery Recovery
Review Date: 05/25/2010
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz.
Previously reviewed by C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor,
Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Dept of
Orthopaedic Surgery (2/9/2009).
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
