A hip joint cartilage defect is an area of damaged cartilage on either of the surfaces of the hip joint, which include the hip bone (pelvis) and thigh bone (femur). These cartilage defects are also called osteochondral defects.
Hip Joint Cartilage Defects
Knee joint cartilage defects are isolated areas of cartilage damage that often cause pain, instability, and limited range of motion. These injuries can result from trauma, repeated overuse, or other knee conditions that affect the normal movement and stability of the knee.
At-home treatment methods can help manage pain from knee joint cartilage defects. Because cartilage has a limited ability to heal, surgery may be needed to prevent knee joint cartilage defects from getting worse.
