Can you replace cartilage in your shoulder?
Shoulder replacement
Dr. Rajesh Bawari
Created on : 11/09/2025
Answer
Unfortunately, we cannot replace just the cartilage itself once it is gone. Cartilage does not have a blood supply, so it cannot regrow or heal. A shoulder replacement surgery is the most effective way to deal with a joint that has lost its cartilage. The procedure works by replacing the damaged bone and cartilage surfaces with smooth, artificial metal and plastic components, which then function as your new joint.
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