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#19 - Why Can't We Just Replace Cartilage?
Many patients ask the same question:
"If arthritis means cartilage is worn out, why can't you just replace the cartilage instead of replacing the entire joint?"
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Sloan breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions about arthritis and explains why advanced hip and knee arthritis is much more than a cartilage problem.
You'll learn why cartilage has such limited healing potential, how arthritis affects the entire joint, what injections and biologic treatments can realistically accomplish, and why modern joint replacement remains one of the most successful procedures…
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