Cartilage repair scoring systems

Cartilage repair scoring systems are tools used by doctors to assess the success of procedures to fix damaged cartilage in joints. They evaluate factors like the quality of the new tissue, how well it integrates with surrounding tissue, the overall joint function, and symptoms like pain or stiffness. These scores help determine if the repair was successful and guide future treatment plans. Different systems may focus on imaging results, clinical symptoms, or both, providing a standardized way to compare outcomes across patients and studies.