33 Central Ave Midland Park NJ 07432

Osteochondral Allograft Transplant in Midland Park, NJ

Osteochondral allograft transplant and knee cartilage transplant surgery in Midland Park, NJ

Articular cartilage, the white tissue that covers the ends of your bones in your knee and throughout the body, functions by absorbing shock from activities such as jumping, running and even the weight-bearing activity of standing. When the cartilage in your knee is torn (lesion), the damage can range from a tender spot or tear on the surface of your cartilage, to a major lesion that extends all the way to your bone. A surface cartilage injury can usually heal on its own by utilizing your body's natural healing ability in conjunction with self-care such as a brace or elastic bandage, and rest. However, a more severe injury may require a knee cartilage transplant surgery to surgically repair knee cartilage damage. This type of surgery requires healthy cartilage from a human cadaver donor, which is grafted into your damaged cartilage. Over time, the two elements heal and grow together so that your mobility is restored.

Contact an orthopedic surgeon in Midland Park that specializes in an osteochondral allograft transplantation knee surgery; call (201) 806-6099 or contact Medwell Orthopedics & Functional Medicine for Men & Women online.

Reasons to Consider Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation Knee Surgery

An osteochondral allograft transplant is a surgical procedure often chosen by orthopedic surgeons when your body is unable to use its natural healing abilities to correct a cartilage tear on its own. In contrast to an autograft transplant, which uses your own tissue from another part of your body, an allograft transplant provides knee surgery patients with fast surgical time and minimal loss of motion.

You may consider an osteochondral allograft transplantation knee operation if:

  • You're healthy and want to maintain your active lifestyle
  • You understand that rehabilitation is necessary and the risks of the surgery
  • You're not overweight
  • You're under 50 years of age
  • Your knee alignment is stable and normal
  • You don't suffer from arthritis

What to Expect from a Osteochondral Allograft Transplant Surgery

In determining if knee cartilage transplant surgery is a suitable option, your healthcare provider will want to review your medical history and perform a physical exam. Your healthcare provider will also likely suggest an MRI to check the severity of lesions and tears in your cartilage prior to the surgical procedure.

Your osteochondral allograft transplant requires administration of general anesthesia. Your surgeon can conduct the allograft knee surgery arthroscopically or via open surgery. An arthroscopy involves 2-4 small incisions and the use of small instruments and a camera to conduct the allograft transplant. An arthroscopic technique allows for quicker recovery times than an open surgery. However, an open surgery, which involves a longer, open incision, may be necessary depending upon the extent of the cartilage damage.

Regardless of the surgical technique, your orthopedic surgeon will graft the healthy donor cartilage into the areas in your cartilage where it is needed. Since the donor tissue fits tightly in place, there is no need for screws or other fastening devices. Once completed, your surgeon will suture the incision closed.

Cartilage Transplant Knee Recovery

Your surgeon may choose to prescribe pain medication to offset any pain and swelling you may experience after the surgery. It is important to avoid bearing weight on your knee after surgery; your surgeon will likely recommend crutches or a brace as part of the recovery process. Osteochondral allograft transplantation recovery times vary. It will take about 4-8 weeks before you are able to bear weight on your knee, and several months to a year before you are able to resume your full, normal activities, including sports-related activity. Physical therapy can help reduce your recovery time and improve pain-related discomfort.

To schedule a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon in Midland Park that specializes in osteochondral allograft transplants, call (201) 806-6099 or contact Medwell Orthopedics & Functional Medicine for Men & Women online.

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33 Central Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 806-6099
www.BergenCountyDoctors.com

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Mon: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Areas We Service:

Allendale, NJ, Fair Lawn, NJ, Franklin Lakes, NJ, Glen Rock, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, Ho Ho Kus, NJ, Paramus, NJ, Ramsey, NJ, Ridgewood, NJ, Saddle River, NJ, Waldwick, NJ, Wyckoff, NJ, Hawthorne, NJ, Paterson, NJ