BMAC (Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate) cartilage surgery uses patient’s own bone marrow to promote healing and repair damaged cartilage in the knee joint. The procedure involves harvesting bone marrow from the patient’s pelvic bone, concentrating the bone marrow cells, and injecting them into the damaged area of the knee joint.

During the procedure, the patient will first undergo a bone marrow aspiration, which involves using a special needle to extract a small amount of bone marrow from the pelvis. The bone marrow is then processed in a centrifuge to concentrate the bone marrow cells.

The concentrated bone marrow cells are then injected into the damaged area of the knee joint using a needle. The bone marrow cells contain a variety of growth factors and other substances that can promote the growth of new cartilage cells and stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

After the surgery, the patient will need to follow a rehabilitation program, which may include physical therapy and other treatments to help restore strength, flexibility, and range of motion in the knee joint. The recovery time for BMAC cartilage surgery can vary depending on the extent of the damage and the type of surgery performed, but it typically takes several weeks to several months to fully recover and return to normal activities.