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Facebook Live Episode: “What To Do If Your Knee Surgery Is Cancelled”.” Transcript Dr. Deitch It’s Dr. Jason Deitch. You are watching “You’ve Got the Power” and the reason is because you do have the power! Of course, I’m here with Dr. Chris Centeno, founder of the Regenexx network of Regenerative Orthopedists, worldwide. Your top … Continued

The meniscus cartilages in the knees are made of fibro-cartilage, similar to the end of the nose or ear. Meniscus type structures are found in many synovial joints. They provide cushion, stability and protection for the hyaline cartilage that is on the end of the bones of the knee joint. They are very resilient to … Continued

Specialized doctor discusses recent article which demonstrated that knee arthroscopy for osteoarthritis was no better than optimal physical and medical therapy.

Cartilage arthroscopic knee surgery is utilized in patients with knee pain who have a reduction in the cartilage on the femoral condyle or tibial plateau.  Reduction of cartilage in the knee joint can arise from many sources including osteoarthritis, trauma, degeneration or surgical removal of the meniscus and excessive wear due to biomechanical imbalances.   Cartilage … Continued