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    What are knee cartilage injuries?

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  • Dr Andrei Diacon

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    Dr Andrei Diacon is an Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon subspecialising shoulder and knee conditions. He takes an evidence-based, patient-centred approach, prioritising non-operative management where appropriate and … View Profile

    Knee cartilage (articular or chondral) injuries involve damage to the smooth, slippery surface that covers the ends of bones in the knee joint. Unlike meniscus tears (which affect the shock-absorbing cartilage), chondral injuries affect the gliding surface itself. These injuries can range from superficial softening to full-thickness defects exposing bone. Chondral injuries have limited healing potential because cartilage has no blood supply.

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