Find modern, industry-leading treatment for damaged cartilage through our dedicated services at London Cartilage Clinic.
Cartilage repair surgery is often done arthroscopically, which is done using a tiny camera to get a clear view of the inside of your knee. Small surgical instruments are then used to safely and precisely trim, smooth, or remove cartilage.
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Cartilage regeneration is a newer, more technologically advanced method of treatment for cartilage damage that is in high demand. It broadly speaking involves taking healthy cartilage cells from the knee and injecting them into the damaged area.
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The cartilage replacement procedure is minimally invasive and completed using keyhole surgical techniques. It aims to find the defect in the cartilage, freshen it, and replace it with liquid cartilage to cure the defect in the joint.
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Reviewed byProf Paul Lee MBBch, FRCS (Tr & Orth), PhDLast reviewed 1 May 2026
Cartilage is strong and flexible connective tissue that protects your bones when your joints move, helping prevent them from rubbing together. It can become damaged over time due to repetitive wear and tear, arthritis, or injury. Cartilage damage is common in the knee and, if left untreated, may eventually lead to full knee replacement.
If you have knee cartilage damage, common symptoms can include:
There are different treatment options available when it comes to cartilage damage including cartilage repair, regeneration, and cartilage replacement surgery. The best treatment option for you will depend on various factors including your age, activity level, and the severity of the damage. Book a consultation with one of our cartilage specialists to discuss your symptoms and potential treatments.
As an exclusive clinic, our specialists can provide the most innovative and effective treatments for cartilage damage so you can resume your daily activities without pain or discomfort. Our cartilage professionals have extensive experience in knee cartilage surgery and regeneration with scaffold knee cartilage treatment that ensures the best possible results for our patients.
You may have more options than you think
At London Cartilage Clinic we follow a structured clinical framework across four areas of treatment. Before recommending a single procedure, we assess which combination of approaches gives you the best outcome.
Protect what you have. Slow degeneration and manage symptoms.
Fix specific damage. Torn tissue, unstable joints, structural problems.
Rebuild lost tissue. Biological treatments that stimulate new growth.
When other options are exhausted. Joint replacement as a last resort.
This treatment can be applied across multiple joints. Select yours to see the full range of options we offer, organised by clinical approach.
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We treat a wide range of cartilage conditions, including degenerative cartilage damage, sports injuries, cartilage tears, and early arthritis. Our treatments are tailored to individual patient needs, from minimally invasive procedures to advanced surgical regenerative therapies.
Our approach to cartilage regeneration includes cutting-edge techniques like injections, liquid cartilage and Stem Cell / Medicinal Signaling Cell therapies. We focus on preserving and enhancing the natural regenerative capabilities of the body, using minimally invasive procedures wherever possible.
The clinic stays at the forefront of cartilage treatment by continuously incorporating the latest advancements, such as custom cartilage scaffolds, advanced MRI imaging analysis techniques for precise diagnosis, MAI motion analysis and AI-driven predictive models for personalised treatment planning.
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Clinical updates, cartilage treatment guidance, and recovery-focused articles from our specialist team.
ChondroFiller lasts substantially longer — 70–85% sustain meaningful relief for three to five years versus six to twelve months for hyaluronic acid — but only because each addresses different pathology: focal cartilage defects through endogenous cell recruitment versus diffuse osteoarthritis through synovial lubrication.
The ChondroFiller injection itself takes minutes, but the regeneration it triggers spans 12–24 months as progenitor cells migrate into the collagen scaffold and gradually replace it with mature cartilage tissue.
When ChondroFiller is injected into the joint, it undergoes pH-triggered gelation; the resulting scaffold recruits the body's own repair cells whilst suppressing MMP-13, the primary cartilage-destroying enzyme.
