Cartilage Repair and Options

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the news about their knee condition?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Frustration

• Relief

Why does cartilage have a poor healing potential?

• It has a poor blood supply and limited cell migration.

• Cartilage cells can easily migrate to injury zones.

• It has a rich blood supply.

• It regenerates faster than muscle.

What is the purpose of microfracture surgery in cartilage repair?

• To inject synthetic cartilage.

• To create holes in the bone marrow to stimulate healing.

• To remove the entire cartilage.

• To replace the knee joint completely.

What is a fresh osteoarticular allograft?

• A medication for pain relief.

• A plug of cartilage and bone from a donor.

• A type of knee brace.

• A synthetic cartilage implant.

What is the advantage of using juvenile donor cartilage in repair?

• It requires longer rehabilitation.

• It has a better healing potential.

• It is more expensive.

• It is less biologically active.