DeNovo NT Natural Tissue Graft is the newest option for treating focal cartilage defects in the knee. Although the knee is the most common area, it can also be used in other joints, such as the ankle, shoulder, hip or elbow. Allograft (cadaver) juvenile cartilage cells are used, and are implanted into the defect in a single-staged procedure. The cells are held in place with a fibrin glue.
- DeNovo Juvenile Cartilage Cells
Following surgery, weightbearing is restricted for about 6 weeks, and the knee is placed through repetitive range of motion to allow the cells to adhere to the bony surface. Most patients are back to light physical activity within 6 months, and back to normal competitive activity in 12-18 months.
This procedure can help to repair a focal cartilage defect in the knee, minimizing joint dysfunction, and potentially prevent the onset of early arthritis.
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