CaRi-heart technology
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Autologous cartilage-cell implantation
A surgical treatment to repair damage in the articular cartilage of your knee. Also known as autologous chondrocyte implantation.
About cartilage-cell implantation
Autologous cartilage-cell implantation provides pain relief and delays the need for partial or total knee replacement surgery.
The aim of the implantation is to allow you to return to your old lifestyle; regaining mobility, returning to work and even playing sports again. It forms part of a clinical research project.
Need to know
The technique requires two operations. The first is to take a sample of normal cartilage cells from your knee joint. A sheet of new cartilage is then grown in our laboratory. The second is to re-implant and resurface the cartilage defects within your knee joint.
Your consultant will tell you how best to prepare for this procedure.
Following implantation you will have a period of restricted weight-bearing on your affected leg for up to eight weeks. During this time an intensive course of physiotherapy will be recommended.
Our Autologous cartilage-cell implantation locations
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road Wilmslow SK9 1NY Cheshire
Patient stories
Hear from past patients about their experience
Alan's story
Despite years of experiencing heart problems that just wouldn’t go away, Alan was apprehensive about having a surgical procedure. But with the expertise of his consultant and the latest cardiac technology, he decided to go ahead.
Andrew's story
“I couldn’t move my legs at all, and my arms only partially. But now I can walk six miles. I wouldn’t have got that without the physio team at The Christie Private Care, I simply wouldn’t have.”
How a second opinion helped uncover a hidden cardiac problem
Former Olympic swimmer, Adrian, was used to prioritising his physical wellbeing and continued to exercise regularly, keeping him in good health into his 60s. But when he got out of the pool one day, he noticed that something wasn’t right.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.