Unless the knee cartilage surgery is severely damaged!

“I’m not old yet, so it’s a burden to have an artificial joint replacement, but is there a simpler knee cartilage surgery?”

What kind of knee cartilage surgery can I try if I’m not old enough to do artificial joint replacement?Today, I would like to introduce three knee cartilage surgeries related to knee cartilage damage that occurs even at a relatively young age. The surgery is not complicated and recovery is fast and less burdensome, so if you feel burdened by the surgery itself, I recommend you to read it until the end.

Is it difficult to notice cartilage damage because there are no symptoms?

In the early stages of cartilage rupture, you may not feel pain because there is no sensory nerve on the cartilage surface of your knee. However, as cartilage damage progresses further, sensory nerves exist and pain is felt when bones located under the cartilage are exposed. When bones are exposed, the pain gets worse when bending the knee and may feel inconvenient when moving. Usually, you come to the hospital only when these symptoms appear.If the treatment is delayed even at this time, it is highly likely to worsen to degenerative arthritis, so it is recommended that you receive appropriate treatment when you have any symptoms.

The reason why cartilage damage shouldn’t be left unattended!

Cartilage plays a very important role in the knee joint. When compared to things, it acts like a cushion to support the load on our bodies and help us move our joints softly. It also disperses joint fluid in the joint cavity like lubricating oil, helping the joint move smoothly.However, cartilage tends to weaken as you get older, and the more used it is, the more rupture or damage can occur. However, the problem is that once damaged cartilage is not regenerated on its own, so it is difficult to recover.Therefore, leaving cartilage damage symptoms such as knee pain and swelling unattended is important to ignore the symptoms or receive appropriate treatment without delay, just as it will make the disease bigger in the future. Don’t forget that initial treatment minimizes cartilage damage and preserves knee joint function as much as possible.

What are the three knee cartilage surgeries you would recommend if the damage is not severe?

Today, I’ve introduced the mild mid- elementary and mid-term knee cartilage surgery method. Compared to artificial joint replacement, the patient’s stress is less and recovery is faster and less burdensome, so it can be approached with a more comfortably.However, it is recommended to choose a reliable hospital carefully as the results can vary depending on the medical staff’s ability. Yonsei Han River Hospital offers careful treatment based on excellent drinking and sincerity toward patients, so you can come to the hospital with more peace of mind.