Articular Cartilage Surgery in Dubai
Articular cartilage is a thin layer of tissue that lines the surfaces and the edges of joints. In the knee joint, it provides cushioning, lubrication, and stability to its bones. Articular Cartilage surgery is a procedure to treat articular cartilage that is damaged by injury or wear and tear. Dr Rik Kundra is one of the leading doctors for Articular Cartilage Surgery in Dubai.
Symptoms
Listed below are the symptoms of damage in Articular Cartilage that may need surgical intervention:
- Knee pain that worsens with rest
- Swelling and stiffness in the affected area
- A clicking or grinding sensation
- Inflammation and soreness
- Limited range of motion
What causes damage to the Articular Cartilage?
There are a variety of causes for damage in Articular Cartilage, including:
- Traumatic accidents
- Arthritis
- Lack of movement
- Progressive degeneration (wear and tear)
- Genetic factors
What are the common Articular Cartilage Surgeries?
Microfracture surgery is a surgical procedure that stimulates the growth of cartilage repair tissue by creating a new blood supply towards the damaged cartilage region. It is done to alleviate pain associated with arthritis in the knee joint.
Scaffold-based surgery
This technique uses a novel scaffold (which slowly dissolves after implantation) to try to hold the cells within the cartilage defect site. In this way better quality repair tissue can be achieved to treat the cartilage defect.
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation is a surgical technique that uses a patient’s own cartilage cells to repair the damaged cartilage. This is one of the most advanced surgical treatments for cartilage repair. The main benefits of autologous chondrocyte implantation surgery include shorter recovery time and decreased risk of infection. However the treatment requires 2 procedures to complete the implantation.
Osteochondral autograft transplantation is a surgical procedure used to replace the damaged cartilage in joints. It involves taking healthy bone from one site and using it to repair damaged or missing cartilage in another site.
Osteochondral allograft transplantation is a surgery that uses tissue from one area of the body to replace missing or damaged bone and cartilage in another. The grafting procedure uses donor tissue.
What are the benefits of Articular Cartilage Surgeries?
Listed below are the benefits of Articular Cartilage Surgery in Dubai:
- Improvement of pain and inflammation
- Better mobility and range of motion
- Faster return to work
- Improved quality of life
How much does it cost to have Articular Cartilage Surgery in Dubai?
The cost of Articular Cartilage Surgery in dubai varies for every individual depending on the following factors:
- Type of the surgery
- The severity of the condition
- Length of the surgery
- Age of the patient
- Location of the clinic
- Experience of the surgeon
Dr Rik Kundra is a highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon with over 19 years of experience in the field of articular cartilage surgery in dubai and Joint Replacement Surgery. He is highly recommended by fellow doctors, patients, and industry experts for his expertise and experience in the field of knee surgeries.
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