REPORT DESCRIPTION
Knee Cartilage Repair Market – Overview
Cartilage is a tough and elastic material, which acts as a connective tissue present in various parts of the
body. Knee cartilage is a fine, elastic cushion-like tissue holding together the bones of knee joints. The
knee cartilage is integral to the body as it helps reduce friction between knee joints, acts as a shock
absorber, and provides support during physical activity. However, damage can be caused during sports
activities, monotonous use of the joint, congenital abnormalities and hormonal disorders that affect joint
development.
Various procedures for damaged knee cartilage repair involve filling the cartilage pothole with repair
tissue, to help heal the cartilage. Larger defects are treated with autologous chondrocyte transplantation or
osteochondral allograft transplantation, while smaller defects are treated with autologous chondrocyte
implantation (ACI), osteochondral autograft transfer, and marrow stimulating techniques.