Surgical Treatment for Knee Cartilage Issue

The provider examines the tissue inside the knee joint with an arthroscope to identify areas of osteochondritis dissecans, where the cartilage separates from underlying bone. The provider excises a portion of the lesion and drills damaged cartilage to encourage growing bone to reattach. The provider applies bone grafts and in some cases inserts screws to hold the cartilage in place. The procedure relieves pain and improves mobility in the joint. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.