Knee Cartilage Breakdown and Degeneration
During movement, hyaline (articular) cartilage provides shock absorption and smooth bone gliding in a healthy knee joint. However, under the influence of adverse factors, the cartilage tissue thins out. In the final stages of the disease, the knee cartilage is completely destroyed and can no longer perform its function.
A hollow shunt is implanted into the affected joint. Through this shunt, acting much like an oiler, components of the patient's own bone fat are delivered into the joint to provide a therapeutic effect.
The causes of knee cartilage destruction include:
  • Degenerative and dystrophic processes
  • Inflammatory diseases
  • Injuries
  • Prior surgical interventions
Arthro-medullary shunting can help preserve the joint, restore mobility, and eliminate pain.
A hollow shunt is implanted into the affected joint. Through this shunt, acting much like an oiler, components of the patient's own bone fat are delivered into the joint to exert a therapeutic effect.
Bone marrow lipids
facilitate the gliding of articular surfaces, improve joint mobility, and prevent the wear and tear of articular cartilage.
Fat-soluble antioxidants
within bone marrow fat suppress the active formation of toxic free radicals that destroy cartilage tissue. Additionally, they reduce the production of pro-inflammatory molecules—the ones responsible for causing pain and destroying joint tissues.
Bone marrow cartilage progenitor cells

These cells smooth the articular surfaces and accelerate the healing of cartilage defects.
Arthro-medullary shunting:
Even if the cartilage is completely degraded and arthro-medullary shunting cannot achieve a full recovery, this minimally invasive and relatively affordable method will allow the patient to wait for government funding joint replacement slot without pain or discomfort.
  • Relieves or significantly reduces pain syndrome
  • Improves lubrication of the affected joint
  • Provides antioxidant and protective effects
  • Stimulates the healing of affected areas in the articular cartilage
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