Critical Information About Natural Cartilage Regeneration

By Dr. Grazyna Pajunen


Several controversies have emerged in the medical field concerning the feasibility of natural cartilage regeneration. There has been a debate over whether this process is possible in human beings of all ages. The research conducted in this regard show that children and young individuals experiencing growth are able to experience the process while in fully grown adults it takes place at a very slow rate. The reason behind this is that the blood that reaches cartilage is very little and is not enough for repair and growth. Fortunately, medical research has led to the discovery of techniques necessary to stimulate these processes.

Cartilage is the connective tissue located between bones. The rate of growth and repair in this tissue is slower compared with other connective tissues in the human body. It is damaged when there is a poor supply of nutrients to the ligaments preventing the complete healing of injuries. It can also be damaged by inflammatory disease and degenerative diseases.

The treatment methods that are commonly applied yield varied outcomes. There are patients who are completely treated while others are left struggling. Doctors can choose between two approaches for the treatment process. This includes surgical methods or extracting cells from certain body parts to implant them on the damaged part.

There are several methods that are used in this procedure. However, these methods are successful in some patients while in others the results obtained are not satisfactory. There are two approaches that may be adopted. One of them involves extracting cartilage cells from other locations of the body and implanting into the affected region. The other option available is to use surgery to repair the damaged area.

There are several experiments that are underway. One includes the use of growth hormones to stimulate the process of cell production. The results obtained so far indicate that it very effective in the treatment of elbows and ankles. Microfracturing which involves the drilling of very small holes in the bone adjacent to the affected tissues has also been adopted. Other mechanical approaches include the use of carbon nanotubes to stimulate tissue regeneration.

Some of these conditions can be relieved through intraneural therapy. The sessions of this therapy are effective in the treatment of arthritis. It treats the specific cause of the condition at the joint and permits the joint to heal and function normally. Once the cause of this medical condition has been the removed the connective tissue gets a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients and is able to regenerate.

Vitamins are known to enhance the ability of the body to heal wounds and injuries present. Therefore doctors recommend individuals to take action and make the necessary dietary adjustments that consist of all the essential nutrients. Vitamin C is an important nutrient that can be obtained from the consumption of fruits, vegetables and dietary supplements.

It is advisable to enroll for a specialized exercise program that is not strenuous to facilitate the movement of the affected joints. This helps to prevent the joints from growing stiff due to immobility. Joints are vulnerable to degeneration and the needs of their repair usually hinder the ability of the body to produce new cartilage. Natural cartilage regeneration is a slow process and requires stimulation through techniques that ensure a constant supply blood to these tissues.




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