website - https://subchondralsolutions.com/
Even today in the world of orthopedics, many conditions remain under-served, particularly those that contribute to pain and the progression of osteoarthritis. One such challenge lies in the often-overlooked interface between cartilage and bone. This interface plays a crucial role in joint health, and its failure can lead to the cascade of osteoarthritis, a condition affecting millions worldwide. Recognizing this, a small startup named Subchondral Solutions, Inc. is stepping up to address this issue with their innovative S-Core® implant platform. The initial idea for Subchondral Solutions, Inc. S-Core® implant platform was developed in 2012 by Derek Dee MD, fellowship trained in sports medicine. At the time, he was performing the widely accepted procedures that were considered the “gold standard” to treat osteochondral disease and osteochondrosis including Osteochondral Autograft, Allograft and Microfracture for smaller lesions.
As the literature suggests, these procedures eventually fail. The literature shows that this failure can happen in as early as 12 months even with good disease management. Dr. Dee was disappointed that even with ...
