Your knee is very important for mobility and movement. Imagine if you tore or broke the cartilage, you might think it’ll heal or it’ll come back, but it doesn’t once you rip or break the cartilage on your knee, it’s damaged forever. But now, thanks to the scientists at Northwestern University, you can heal back your beloved knee.
Scientists at Northwestern University located in Cook County, Illinois. Have discovered a new biologically active material that effectively regenerates cartilage, although it doesn’t look like your usual cartilage from your nose since it is somewhat liquid, do not underestimate its abilities to save your knee.
The process begins with extracting a small sample of cartilage from the patient’s nose. These cells are then multiplied in a lab and placed onto a soft fiber scaffold, where they grow into new cartilage tissue, although, the healing process isn’t instant, it can take up to several weeks to months, but the wait is worth it.
This invention is heavily useful, especially for those who do collision sports like football or boxing, not only is this surgery just as effective and possibly as traditional knee surgery, it’s quicker to go on with the procedure, so it’s a win for you, and making life easier for your surgeon.
