CARTILAGE CENTER PHYSICIANS
Todd C. Battaglia, MD
Naven Duggal, MD
Nathan G. Everding, MD
PHONE: 315.883.5880
Cartilage injuries are one of the most common causes of joint pain and swelling among orthopedic patients, and affect an estimated two million Americans each year. Although occurring in people of all ages, cartilage injuries are often found in patients considered too young to undergo joint replacement surgery. In the past, treatment options were extremely limited. Traditional surgeries offered limited and short-term relief for patients too young for joint replacement. Over the past decade, however, great advances have been made in the treatment of cartilage injuries. Orthopedic surgeons have developed techniques to heal, transfer, transplant and in some cases, even regrow joint cartilage.
Dr. Battaglia and the other surgeons at the Cartilage Center of NY are experienced in and dedicated to providing effective, more reliable treatments for damaged cartilage. Effective treatment requires not only repairing the cartilage damage itself, but also correcting the underlying causes of the damage, such as malalignment, ligament instability and loss of meniscal function. The Cartilage Repair Center of NY team makes treatment recommendations based on individual need which match the physical demands of a patient’s lifestyle. This approach helps maximize the success rates of cartilage repair procedures.