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Archive: focal defect

March 8, 2016

Blog

Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Can I Expect After Knee Cartilage Surgery?

Most cartilage repair surgeries can be done at convenient outpatient facilities with advanced minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Skendzel explains how postsurgical recovery steps promote the best surgical outcomes for...

March 7, 2016

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Ask Dr. Skendzel: How Does Articular Cartilage Support Knee Function?

Our knees glide obediently every time we take a step, sit, or crouch, thanks to the cartilage that coats bone ends and cushions weight-bearing bones. We asked Dr. Skendzel...