Arthroscopic Mosaicplasty (OATS) in Indore
Restore Damaged Cartilage. Preserve Natural Joint Health.
Mosaicplasty, also known as OATS (Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System), is an advanced arthroscopic procedure used to repair focal cartilage defects in the knee joint. At Ortho Pro Clinic, Dr. Ravindra Gupta, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, performs this minimally invasive technique to preserve joint health and delay or avoid joint replacement in younger patients.
🔍 What is Arthroscopic Mosaicplasty (OATS)?
Mosaicplasty is a minimally invasive procedure where small, healthy plugs of bone and cartilage (called osteochondral grafts) are taken from a non-weight-bearing area of the knee and transplanted into the damaged cartilage area.
This technique fills the defect with live, functioning cartilage, helping the joint glide smoothly and reduce pain.
⚠️ Symptoms Indicating Cartilage Defect
- Persistent knee pain, especially with movement
- Swelling and joint stiffness
- Clicking or catching sensation
- Reduced performance in sports or daily activities
- Episodes of locking or instability
- Patients under 50 with small-to-medium isolated cartilage defects
- Focal osteochondral lesions caused by trauma or wear
- Early cartilage damage in athletes
- Painful osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions
- Failed previous cartilage repair treatments
- Done arthroscopically (keyhole surgery)
- Small plugs of bone and cartilage are harvested from a healthy area of the knee
- Transferred into the damaged cartilage site in a mosaic-like pattern
- Promotes natural joint regeneration over time
- Preserves natural joint structure
- Slows progression to arthritis
- Ideal for active, younger patients
- Less invasive than joint replacement
- Shorter recovery compared to open surgery
Estimated Cost: ₹70,000 – ₹1,50,000
Depends on lesion size, graft requirement, hospital setup, and rehab needs.
- Partial weight-bearing for 4–6 weeks
- Physiotherapy starts early to maintain range of motion
- Return to sports in 3–6 months, based on recovery
- Regular follow-up imaging may be needed