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Archive: cartilage injuries

September 14, 2021

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Meet Mark LaBelle, M.D.

For Summit sports medicine surgeon Mark LaBelle, M.D., listening is the cornerstone of his practice philosophy. For Summit sports medicine surgeon Mark LaBelle, M.D., orthopedics is a specialty that...

Ask Dr. Furmanek: How Is Cartilage Repaired?

Cartilage is the tissue that coats and cushions our joints. It allows us to move with very little friction, but damaged cartilage does not heal well. Dr. Furmanek explains...