Fortis Hospital Jalandhar Restores Pain Free Mobility in 38 Year Old Woman Post Advanced Cartilage Repair Surgery

Fortis Hospital Jalandhar Restores Pain-Free Mobility in 38-Year-Old Woman Post Advanced Cartilage Repair Surgery 

-First-of-its-Kind Hyalofast Cartilage Restoration Procedure in Jalandhar; A Milestone in Knee Preservation Care for Punjab- 

Jalandhar, June 30 2026: Doctors at Fortis Hospital Jalandhar, successfully treated a 38-year-old woman suffering from a severe knee cartilage injury, following a fall from the stairs. Hyalofast cartilage restoration procedure was used to preserve the natural knee joint. The procedure was performed by a team of doctors led by Dr. Nitish Kapil, Consultant, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Fortis Hospital Jalandhar, using Hyalofast - a special biological implant designed to support cartilage repair and regeneration. The case is particularly significant as it is the first reported procedure of its kind in Jalandhar and only the second in Punjab. 

Following the injury, the patient experienced persistent knee pain and gradually developed a limp that made walking and weight-bearing increasingly difficult. Over the next six months, she sought treatment at multiple healthcare facilities in Gurdaspur and Jalandhar, where her condition was managed conservatively with medications. However, her symptoms persisted, prompting her to seek a specialist opinion at Fortis Hospital Jalandhar, following a referral from a family acquaintance. 

A comprehensive evaluation was done at Fortis Hospital Jalandhar, where an MRI scan revealed a damaged area of cartilage in the knee, along with a tear in the medial meniscus, a cushioning structure that helps protect the joint. Given the size of the cartilage defect, the surgical team evaluated various treatment options, including Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation, a two-stage cartilage restoration procedure, and Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System, which involves transferring healthy cartilage from another part of the knee. Considering the patient's age and the desire to complete treatment in a single surgery, the team opted for a Hyalofast-based cartilage restoration procedure. 

Hyalofast-based cartilage restoration procedure  supports the body in forming new cartilage-like tissue, helping repair the damage and restore the joint surface. The minimally invasive procedure, which can take up to 2 hours, was completed in just under 25 minutes, while preserving the patient's natural knee joint. Following the surgery, the patient underwent a structured rehabilitation programme. The knee was immobilized and kept non-weight bearing for the first two weeks, followed by gradual progression to partial and then full weight-bearing within one month. 

Giving details of the case, Dr. Nitish Kapil, Consultant, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Fortis Hospital Jalandhar said, "Since the patient was relatively young, our focus was on preserving her natural knee joint and preventing further degeneration. If left untreated, cartilage defects can progressively enlarge, damage surrounding joint surfaces, and increase the risk of early arthritis. Using the Hyalofast scaffold allowed us to restore the damaged cartilage in a single minimally invasive procedure while avoiding the need for knee replacement surgery. Such biological cartilage restoration techniques offer promising outcomes for carefully selected patients and help preserve joint function for the long term." 

Dr. Ankush Mehta, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Jalandhar, said, "Advances in orthopaedic care are increasingly shifting the focus from joint replacement to joint preservation, particularly for younger patients. Cartilage has a very limited ability to heal on its own, and there are only a few proven techniques available today that can effectively restore damaged cartilage while preserving the native knee joint. Procedures such as Hyalofast-assisted cartilage restoration offer new hope for patients by helping regenerate damaged tissue, improve mobility, and potentially delay or even avoid the need for joint replacement surgery."