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My mother tore her knee cartilage in a car accident a long time ago and it still hurts her. She had physio after but the therapist said the cartilage doesn't always heal well. Is this true?
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Cartilage is tough, but flexible body tissue that connects the joints. It needs to be tough to do its job. But, because of make-up of the tissue (very little blood supply), once it has torn, it is difficult for cartilage to heal properly.
Has your mother seen a surgeon about possibly having surgery to repair the cartilage? There are some options that are available for this type of repair, but a lot depends on what the injury actually is, how severe it is, and even the level of activity of the patient.
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