Joint Distraction for Cartilage Regrowth

[villafup]

Has anyone heard of this external fixation brace that can help with cartilage regrowth?  Apparently it promotes cartilage healing by removing pressure on the knee.  According to these links, the results are promising.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111373.php

http://osteoarthritis.about.com/od/kneeosteoarthritis/a/external_fix.htm

[Nettan]

Very interesting ! Why not contact any of the writers of the articles or persons behind the study ?

[villafup]

I finally decided to have this done.  The frame went on in early June and off in early August.

Not feeling so great right now, but the surgeon said that I wouldn't start feeling better until February -- about 6 months out after they took the cage off.  And after a year he said I'd be really happy.

It wasn't terrible to have the cage on, with plenty of pain killers and support from my wonderful friends.  But boy when it finally came off I was so happy.

Quad still week since they stuck three huge pins into it.  Physical therapy 2x per week and home exercises.  Not fun, but it has to be done.

Has anyone else done this or considering it?

[Mr.Qaili]

Helloo dear Villafup

Really i can not understand whats the effect of this external device Can you explaind your situation problem with ur cartilage before ! What was the problem exactly
So have you done an osteotomy and distracting the bone or ?

How can this help without osteotomy ?