Biological-based therapies for cartilage pathology have gained considerable recognition in the last few decades due to their potential benefits including their minimal invasiveness, capacity for unprecedented healing, and potential for rapid recovery.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of severe long-term pain and disability affecting approximately 10% of the global population.
OA is the leading cause of LE disability in older adults, and with the aging pop and higher rates of obesity, this burden is expected to grow.
Author
Dr. Catherine Logan, MD, MBA
Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT, is a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex knee and shoulder surgery at Colorado Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics (COSMO) in Denver, Colorado. As a former physical therapist & trainer, Dr. Logan provides a distinct expertise in sports injury, prevention, and surgical management.
