knee cartilage replacement

Dr. Cole emphasizes patient education in sports medicine. Meniscal surgeries can lead to pain or other issues. Meniscal transplantation, using a donor meniscus, is a potential solution. The procedure has a 75-85% success rate and a 10-12 year effectiveness. Recovery takes 6-8 months with detailed rehabilitation. Rush University’s Orthopedic Surgery Department conducts leading research in orthopedics.