Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation – Knee Cartilage Transplantation
Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation – Knee Cartilage Transplantation
Knee cartilage transplantation is a modern type of treatment in which cartilage cells are removed from the patient’s knee, propagated in a lab and then transplanted back into the knee by way of minimally invasive surgery.
Autologous chondrocyte transplantation is an innovative form of treatment that is only put into practice by a few renowned orthopaedic specialists in Germany. Professor Lill is one of these experts. Learn more here about knee cartilage transplantation and how it can help those with damaged cartilage become completely healthy again.
Your advantages at OrthoCenter Munich
- Orthopedic treatment focus on spinetherapy
- Wide range of conservative and operative procedures
- Gentle procedures in focus: Dr. Riedel specializes in gentle pain therapy. He was head physician in various pain clinics for over 20 years
- Joints and surgical expert: Prof. Dr. Lill specializes in the treatment of joints. He has years of experience in the field of minimally invasiveand arthroscopic ops.
- Cooperation with clinics and research institutes worldwide
- Renowned private practice: the OrthoCenter is internationally known and repeatedly welcomes patients from abroad who come to Munich for treatment
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The goal of the microscopic decompression of the rear extension of the nerve with the outlet channel resulting from this relieving of the mechanically restricted nerve root. By using a high-resolution three-dimensional surgical microscope the optimum illumination of the surgical field on the one hand maintain, on the other hand scored. The oppressive bony structures can be removed with millimeter precision while maintaining the stability of the spine. This high precision of surgical operation is ensured.
The first step in autologous chondrocyte transplantation is to take cartilage cells from a healthy part of the knee joint. This is generally done via minimally invasive techniques and rarely causes discomfort. Next, the removed cartilage cells are cultured in a lab and propagated. Arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery is then performed to reintroduce the newly propagated cells into the affected areas of cartilage in the knee joint. Here the cells will immediately begin to grow and multiply, thus returning full functionality to the joint. Since the donor and patient are one and the same, the chance of the body rejecting the cells is virtually zero. The healing process should be complete no more than one year after transplantation.
Your specialist for transplantation
Whether or not cartilage transplantation is recommended for a patient depends on many factors that should be clarified in advance. If the cartilage damage is severe or if loose pieces are present in the joint, transplantation may not be recommended. However, there are more reasons than not to have cartilage cells transplanted! Find out more about this type of operation.
Your specialist Prof. Dr. Lill
YOUR EXPERT FOR A AUTOLOGOUS CHONDROCYTE TRANSPLANTATION
Check with your orthopaedic specialist to learn more about this modern surgical technique used to remove and help heal damaged cartilage. Professor Lill is well informed about autologous chondrocyte transplantation and can easily answer all of your questions about the surgery. Schedule your appointment with him in Munich today.