Joint preservation techniques are used in patients with cartilage defects to preserve the joints and to restore the function.

Articular cartilage is the cartilage that covers the bony surface of joints. It has a smooth surface which allows the bones of the knee joint to slide over each other with very little friction. Articular cartilage is often damaged by injury or normal wear and tear.

The number of children participating in sports activities has been increasing over the recent years resulting in a substantial rise in the incidences of sports injuries. Even though there are several benefits of active participation in sports, including building up of self-confidence, physical fitness, and learning to work in a team, there is also a risk of sports-related injuries.

NYU Division of Sports Medicine Annual Report 2012

Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 11 August, 2015

Division of Sports Medicine

The Division of Sports Medicine incorporates the clinical, educational, and investigational aspects of athletic injuries in order to provide the highest quality care for athletes competing at the high school, college and professional levels, as well as recreational athletes in every age group. More than 3,000 procedures are performed annually by the division, including arthroscopic procedures on the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle.

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NYU Division of Sports Medicine Annual Report 2012

Division of Sports Medicine