Alternative Names
Cartilage regeneration – knee
Definition of Knee microfracture surgery
Knee microfracture surgery is a common procedure used to repair . Cartilage is the material that helps cushion the area where bones meet in the joints. Often, athletes have this procedure.
Review
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). – 5/25/2010
