{"id":6223,"date":"2022-01-11T14:51:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T10:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/?post_type=service&p=6223"},"modified":"2023-11-25T14:47:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T14:47:15","slug":"subchondroplasty-scp-procedure","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ar\/service\/pain-clinic-dubai\/subchondroplasty-scp-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"Subchondroplasty\/ SCP procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Subchondroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that primarily targets and fills subchondral bone defects. These defects, also known as Bone Marrow Lesions (BML) occur in the spongy cancellous bone that lies under the cortical bone. As a fairly new technique in the market, Subchondroplasty procedure is mostly used to treat pain that occurs as a result of osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n

The SCP procedure is performed with the use of a bone marrow substitute which is filled into the bone marrow lesions and is normally performed along with arthroscopy of the nearby joint. This allows the orthopedic surgeon to visualize and treat any defects inside the joint.<\/p>\n

Often, the surgeon will base a diagnosis of a subchondral bone defect on the patient’s clinical history, physical exam, and MRI findings. Bone marrow lesions usually represent a healing response surrounding small defects in the subchondral bone.<\/p>\n

Causes of a Bone Marrow Lesion (BML)<\/h1>\n

Bone marrow defects usually occur when the joints are unable to carry the weight of the individual hence becoming chronically damaged. This can be as a result of:<\/p>\n