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Questions to ask before a ChondroFiller injection
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Miss Sophie Harris
24/8/2026
Questions to ask before a ChondroFiller injection
ChondroFiller is a Type I collagen hydrogel injected into the joint where it recruits the patient's own progenitor cells to repair cartilage over months rather than days. Specific suitability criteria apply; questions a patient asks beforehand substantially influence whether expectations align with realistic outcomes.ChondroFiller is a Type I collagen hydrogel injected into the joint where it recruits the patient's own progenitor cells to repair cartilage over months rather than days. Specific suitability criteria apply; questions a patient asks beforehand substantially influence whether expectations align with realistic outcomes.
ChondroFiller repeat injections and long-term repair
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Miss Sophie Harris
23/8/2026
ChondroFiller repeat injections and long-term repair
ChondroFiller recruits the patient's progenitor cells into a collagen scaffold that degrades over 12–18 months whilst repair tissue develops; 81% of hip patients achieved good or excellent outcomes at three to five years, but success depends heavily on whether osteoarthritis is early-stage or advanced.ChondroFiller recruits the patient's progenitor cells into a collagen scaffold that degrades over 12–18 months whilst repair tissue develops; 81% of hip patients achieved good or excellent outcomes at three to five years, but success depends heavily on whether osteoarthritis is early-stage or advanced.
When cartilage repair is the right choice
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Miss Sophie Harris
20/8/2026
When cartilage repair is the right choice
Cartilage repair is suited to younger, active patients with isolated damage in otherwise healthy joints where conservative care has not worked. It is mechanistically impossible when underlying bone is worn smooth, degeneration spans multiple compartments, or malalignment and instability persist uncorrected.Cartilage repair is suited to younger, active patients with isolated damage in otherwise healthy joints where conservative care has not worked. It is mechanistically impossible when underlying bone is worn smooth, degeneration spans multiple compartments, or malalignment and instability persist uncorrected.
Physiotherapist or surgeon first for a meniscus tear
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Miss Sophie Harris
20/8/2026
Physiotherapist or surgeon first for a meniscus tear
For most meniscus tears, physiotherapy is the evidence-supported first step; surgery is reserved for lockedknees, persistent instability, or severe acute injuries that fail to settle.For most meniscus tears, physiotherapy is the evidence-supported first step; surgery is reserved for locked knees, persistent instability, or severe acute injuries that fail to settle.
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