Knee Distraction Shows Promise in Severe Osteoarthritis Ute Eppinger

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/knee-distraction-shows-promise-severe-osteoarthritis-2026a1000lxy?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_ous_260630_etid8465887&uac=148436CN&impID=8465887 Damaged knee cartilage has long been considered irreparable. Knee distraction may be changing that. The procedure is intended to stimulate tissue regeneration and help patients with severe osteoarthritis delay knee replacement for many years. Early studies have shown encouraging results, though experts caution that expectations should remain realistic.