What Is Articular Cartilage Repair Using Microfracture

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is articular cartilage repair using microfracture?

• A) The surgeon deeply fractures the cartilage to stimulate the inflammatory response
• B) The surgeon aggrades or fractures multiple small holes in the cartilage layers down to the bone to stimulate bleeding and initiate the healing process
• C) This is a nonsurgical procedure that delivers saline lavage to the irritated joint
• D) None of the above

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