A surgical procedure to reshape, repair, or reconstruct cartilage tissue, commonly performed on the knee, ear, or other cartilage-bearing structures.
From Greek 'chondros' (cartilage) + 'plasty' (surgical formation or shaping). The '-plasty' suffix comes from Greek 'plassein' (to form) and is standard in surgical terminology for procedures that reshape tissues.
Chondroplasty surgery can be surprisingly effective—surgeons can smooth roughened cartilage surfaces or reshape damaged cartilage to restore joint function, giving people relief from painful arthritis or cartilage injuries.
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