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Even though minor cartilage damage can sometimes heal by itself or be solved with non-surgical options, more severe cases will normally require a straightforward cartilage repair surgery. This type of surgery is minimally invasive, often being done as a day case using keyhole techniques. Our specialists ensure you receive the best possible care and can return to your normal activities pain free.
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Injury or deterioration of your knee cartilage can cause pain, discomfort, and stiffness. If it’s left untreated, it can lead to osteoarthritis, so pursuing effective knee cartilage repair treatment early will help to ensure your knee joint is restored back to full health and avoid more serious concerns later on.
London Cartilage Clinic surgeons are experts in their field, with years of experience in performing cartilage repairs. It is this experience that has allowed us to offer highly specialised and exclusive cartilage repair services.
By pursuing cartilage repair treatment from our specialists, you will be getting reliable, long-lasting results. Our services are the ideal option for anyone who has experienced a sports injury or is health conscious and wants a personal, high level of care without long wait times or being rushed through appointments.
In terms of the procedure itself, the benefits of having cartilage repair can make a significant difference to your quality of life. You won’t have to limit the activities you want to take part in to avoid discomfort.
Pricing
From £9,800 at London Cartilage Clinic. Multi-joint. Knee from £9,800; non-knee +30% to reflect technical complexity. ICRS Teaching Centre of Excellence.
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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Clinical updates, cartilage treatment guidance, and recovery-focused articles from our specialist team.
High-grade cartilage lesions on MRI (ICRS Grade 3–4) appear in 5–10% of symptom-free adults; cartilage grade and symptoms do not correlate, and severity alone does not determine whether surgery is required.
By ten years, MACI grafts maintain pain relief and functional gains from year two, with roughly 9 in 10 surviving; prior microfracture compromises durability.
'German gel' is ChondroFiller®, a CE-marked collagen scaffold that recruits the patient's own repair cells to initiate cartilage repair.
