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Cartilage Regeneration

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Regenerative medicine is a modern and innovative form of treatment that involves regenerating the patient's own biological tissue, to repair, replace and encourage healing of cells that have deteriorated due to injury or disease. Cartilage regeneration takes healthy cells from the damaged knee, cultures them for around four to six weeks, and then injects them into the joint to regenerate with the other cartilage.

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Prof Paul LeeReviewed byProf Paul LeeLast reviewed 1 May 2026
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What does cartilage regeneration involve?

Cartilage regeneration procedures generally involve replacing articular cartilage, which cushions bone endings in your joints. When this cartilage breaks down or becomes damaged, bones are less protected from rubbing together, which causes pain.

Because cartilage has a limited blood supply, it has restricted self-repair capacity. Regeneration can therefore be an advantageous treatment that may postpone, or in some cases eliminate, the need for joint replacement surgery while improving symptoms and overall quality of life.

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Why choose London Cartilage Clinic for cartilage regeneration?

Our specialists are leaders in cartilage regeneration and joint pain treatment, with years of focused clinical experience. We provide an exclusive private service tailored to each patient to help deliver the best possible outcome from cartilage regeneration injection treatment.

Whether your cartilage damage comes from injury or a degenerative condition such as arthritis, our surgeons can provide effective treatment designed to reduce pain and increase your range of motion so you can return to normal daily activity.

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Pricing

Cartilage regeneration cost in the UK

From £3,000 to £28,000 at London Cartilage Clinic. Comparison guide covering microfracture, AMIC, MACI, ACI, OATS, ChondroFiller and STACi, with the London Cartilage Clinic price for each.

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You may have more options than you think

Most patients have more treatment options than they have been told

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.

Preserve

Protect what you have. Slow degeneration and manage symptoms.

Repair

Fix specific damage. Torn tissue, unstable joints, structural problems.

Regenerate

Rebuild lost tissue. Biological treatments that stimulate new growth.

Replace

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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Frequently Asked Questions

How to regenerate knee cartilage naturally

As well as pursuing regeneration treatment in serious cases of knee pain, you can naturally support cartilage health with low-impact exercise and foods rich in key vitamins and minerals, including:
  • Collagen
  • Antioxidants
  • Polyphenols
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Magnesium

Why should I choose cartilage regeneration over a knee replacement?

Knee replacement can be highly successful, especially in older patients, but like any mechanical implant it does not last forever, commonly around 10 to 25 years. Revision replacement can be more difficult and may have lower satisfaction. Cartilage regeneration may not guarantee knee replacement is avoidable forever, but it can significantly delay it while delivering strong outcomes through a minimally invasive procedure.

What is the success rate of cartilage regeneration?

Cartilage regeneration has shown strong success among suitable patients. One common method, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), has been reported with an 80-90% success rate over time.

Who is a good candidate for cartilage regeneration?

Not everyone with joint pain is suitable for cartilage regeneration. These procedures are often most suitable for patients with sports-related injury and commonly under age 55. Every case is assessed individually, and our team will determine whether cartilage regeneration is the best option for you.

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