The gel hardens and fills the damaged cartilage surface within minutes.
A collagen-based gel has been developed in Germany for the treatment of joint cartilage injuries. The product, called ChondroFiller®, aims to regenerate damaged cartilage in a minimally invasive manner. This method has been in use since 2013 and has since been used by thousands of patients worldwide as an alternative to traditional cartilage surgery.
Joint cartilage damage often leads to pain, limited mobility, and serious long-term joint problems. Traditional treatment methods often require bone drilling, cell sampling, or more complex surgical procedures. Developed in Germany, the gel offers a simpler procedure than these methods.
ChondroFiller® is based on a gel made of highly purified collagen. When applied to the affected area during an arthroscopic procedure, the gel hardens within minutes, creating a stable hydrogel structure. This structure fills the damaged cartilage surface and acts as a supporting framework.
This structure allows the body's natural regenerative processes to form new cartilage tissue. This method does not require the use of special adhesives or additional tissue grafts. The
procedure is performed in a single arthroscopic procedure. During arthroscopy, the doctor inserts a tiny camera and special instruments into the joint, allowing the procedure to be performed through smaller incisions and avoiding drilling into the surrounding bone tissue.
