{"id":24426,"date":"2024-05-01T09:25:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T09:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utkuerdemozer.com\/cartilage-transplantation\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:52:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T12:52:45","slug":"cartilage-transplantation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utkuerdemozer.com\/en\/cartilage-transplantation\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Cartilage Transplantation? – Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cartilage transplantation<\/span><\/strong>, or autologous chondrocyte implantation, is an innovative method of cartilage surgery that is becoming increasingly popular, especially among athletes and active individuals. This surgery revolutionizes the repair of damaged cartilage tissue, allowing patients to recover faster and more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this comprehensive guide, I have discussed in detail the advantages, process and expected outcomes of autologous chondrocyte implantation surgery.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Read this article to learn everything you need to know about this innovative treatment method to improve your joint health and get back to your active lifestyle quickly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cartilage transplantation, i.e. autologous chondrocyte implantation surgery, is a type of cartilage surgery that aims to repair the joint cartilage by transplanting the cartilage tissue obtained by multiplying the patient’s own cartilage cells to the damaged area.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Autologous chondrocyte implantation surgery <\/span><\/strong>has 2 stages.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the first surgery,<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0a piece of cartilage is removed. Cartilage cells obtained from this piece are multiplied in a special center in about 6 weeks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In second surgery<\/span><\/strong>, the patient’s own cartilage cells (chondrocytes) are implanted into the damaged area of the knee joint. These cells then form new, original articular cartilage (hyaline cartilage) at the site of implantation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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