Cartilage defects in the joints are among the most disabling injuries that occur in the musculoskeletal system. Cartilage repair by bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can lead to remarkable and widespread improvement in the health of arthritis joints and improves patients’ quality of life and mobility. In addition, this process can be used as an alternative treatment of cartilage defects in order to provide permanent repair and regeneration of damaged cartilage tissue. What is a Cartilage Defect? Cartilage is the tough and flexible connective tissue that lines the ends of most of your bones. It acts as a shock absorber to protect the bones and allow them to glide smoothly over each other. Unfortunately, our cartilage breaks down and wears away as we age, leading to joint pain and stiffness. If you have this condition, you might experience other symptoms, such as swelling, joint stiffness, and pain. Different types of surgeries are used to fix damaged cartilag...
A certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) and Facial Plastic Surgeon, David Greene MD has over 20 years of surgical and clinical experience. Dr. Greene is trained from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and the University of California and has studied and taught at some of the best academic institutions of the world.