How long does it take to grow the new cartilage?
It is a long, slow process and may take up to a year to see measurable differences in cartilage. In knees, we use ultrasound to measure cartilage thickness at 6-7 months following the procedure because it is more sensitive. So far we are seeing improvement in cartilage thickness as early as six months. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….